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The puzzle challenged his intellect.
What does Intellect mean?
Intellect means thinking and understanding ability.
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the ability to think, understand, reason, and learn.
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Reading and asking questions can strengthen the intellect.
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The character used intellect rather than strength to solve the problem.
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MeaningIntellect means thinking and understanding ability.
ExampleExample: The puzzle challenged his intellect.
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- in · tuh · lekt
- Strongest beat
- in
- Ending
- lekt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on in.
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Synonyms
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confusionA lack of clear understanding.
thoughtlessnessActing without careful thinking.
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Intellect word family
Base word
intellect
adjective
intellectual
Related to thinking and learning.
noun
intellects
More than one intellect; use as a word-family form.
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