Intellectual ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Intellectual ( adjective )

1. Relating to the intellect or the mind.
2. Having or showing a high level of education, knowledge, or culture.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "relating to the intellect or the mind"): from french intellectuel or latin intellectualis, from intellectus (see intellect).

Examples:

1. The intellectual community in this city is quite small.
2. His intellectual curiosity was insatiable.
3. The intellectual level of the discussion was quite high.
4. He made an intellectual rather than an emotional decision.
5. The intellectual property rights for the invention belong to the company.

(As a noun)

Intellectual ( noun )

1. Relating to the intellect or the mind.
2. Having or showing a high level of education, knowledge, or culture.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "relating to the intellect or the mind"): from french intellectuel or latin intellectualis, from intellectus (see intellect).

Examples:

1. The intellectual community in this city is quite small.
2. His intellectual curiosity was insatiable.
3. The intellectual level of the discussion was quite high.
4. He made an intellectual rather than an emotional decision.
5. The intellectual property rights for the invention belong to the company.