intellect

Definitions

The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, as opposed to feeling or intuition.

The capacity for high-level mental activity or the power of the mind to think and acquire knowledge.

A person of high mental ability or intelligence.

Examples

She is a woman of formidable intellect who has published numerous papers on quantum physics.

The complex puzzle was designed to challenge the intellect of even the most experienced mathematicians.

Synonyms

intelligence reason mind brain wit understanding intellection

Antonyms

ignorance stupidity foolishness imbecility dullness vacuity incompetence