intellect

Definitions of intellect
  1. noun
    the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
    synonyms: intelligentie
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    antonyms:
    domheid, onbenulligheid, onverstand, sulligheid
    a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
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    denkwereld, esprit, gedachtenwereld, geestigheid
    mental ability
    precociteit, voorlijkheid, vroegrijpheid
    intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules
    scherpte
    a quick and penetrating intelligence
    slimheid
    intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty
    spitsheid, spitsvondigheid
    intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
    type of:
    kunnen, macht, potentie, solvabiliteit, vermogen
    possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
  2. noun
    an educated and intellectual elite
    synonyms: intelligentsia
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    type of:
    bovenlaag, elite
    a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
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