intellectu'ality

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intellectual (ˌɪntɪˈlɛktʃʊəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of or relating to the intellect, as opposed to the emotions
2.  appealing to or characteristic of people with a developed intellect: intellectual literature
3.  expressing or enjoying mental activity
 
n
4.  a person who enjoys mental activity and has highly developed tastes in art, literature, etc
5.  a person who uses or works with his intellect
6.  a highly intelligent person
 
intellectu'ality
 
n
 
intel'lectualness
 
n
 
intel'lectually
 
adv

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