intellection

noun

ˌin-tə-ˈlek-shən How to pronounce intellection (audio)
Definition of intellectionnext
1
as in thought
something imagined or pictured in the mind notebooks filled with his intellections on an amazing array of topics

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2
as in reasoning
the thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems ever since Descartes famously declared, "I think, therefore I am," people have tended to regard acts of conscious intellection as proof of their own existence

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Recent Examples of intellection Tennant always brought his own intellection to Disco’s throbbing hedonism yet was hedonistic nonetheless, perfecting a musical idiom that his forerunner Noel Coward was too early to enjoy. — Armond White, National Review, 10 May 2024 The school board’s legal counsel thought the book could be in conflict with a recent state intellection freedom rule, and recommended it be removed from circulation, according to a spokeswoman. — Tcrain, al, 26 Jan. 2023 There is pleasant cohesion to his body of work, with its blend of bookish intellection and breezy verbal humor. — The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2021 This is a big spread, in other words, an ambitious platter of intellection and emotion. — Dwight Garner, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellection
  1. thought
  2. reasoning
  3. conception
  4. logic
  5. idea
  6. reason
  7. concept
  8. notion
Noun
  • National college basketball writers have shared their thoughts about the Jayhawks and their chances against the Razorbacks and in the tournament.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Liberals and conservatives reported having negative thoughts when asked about his podcast, according to a recent California poll.
    — Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of thought
Noun
  • Whatever the club’s reasoning, there was something familiar and troubling about this disappointing deadline paralysis.
    — Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • As is often the case on its emergency docket, the court did not explain its reasoning.
    — Ryan Young, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of reasoning
Noun
  • Public health experts say the curriculum should be expanded to include all parts of the menstrual cycle, including ovulation signs and the luteal phase, which is when conception typically occurs and can last 12 to 14 days.
    — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The charm of classical arts has always been a fundamental part of the vision of Italian designer Francesco Murano, since the conception of his namesake brand in 2021.
    — Alberto Calabrese, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of conception
Noun
  • The logic is that playing into the noise from the biggest, loudest mass of their supporters can help pull a team through as legs begin to tire towards the end of a game.
    — Thom Harris, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • If your pricing logic is hardcoded into multiple systems, every charge can become a nightmare.
    — Eugenio Orozco, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of logic
Noun
  • Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.
    — Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • But Zambia is contradiction of traditions, of ideas, things that live next to each other.
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of idea
Noun
  • In recent years, Quinlin began to research equally noteworthy Irish people connected to Boston through many other reasons.
    — Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • In many cases, people stay together for the wrong reasons and continue to stay in relationships.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of reason
Noun
  • His meticulous approach includes researching academic papers to grasp complex connotations of traditional Chinese concepts.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Inspired by artificial general intelligence (AGI) concepts, these systems will predict failures, reconfigure workflows and autonomously balance efficiency with sustainability, unlocking new levels of resilience in asset-intensive industries.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of concept
Noun
  • The implementation was much delayed due to a whole slew of factors, from states opposing the very notion to later delays caused by the pandemic to the usual governmental slowness.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In a sworn legal declaration, Flick claimed that DOGE officials arrived at SSA with preconceived notions of widespread fraud, despite no evidence to support such claims.
    — Dan Cody, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of notion

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“Intellection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellection. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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