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
  • This part of the promo suggests—or at the very least gives credence to the thought—that the years of boos during his prime made a mark on him.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Here’s a breakdown of the rest of the firm’s thoughts on trends for 2025.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of thought
Noun
  • Rather than learning general principles about online media, civic online reasoning teaches students specific skills for evaluating information about politics and social issues.
    — Lightning Jay, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Huang’s keynote at GTC also discussed how next-generation AI models require even more computing power to elevate their reasoning abilities, which can further drive up costs for companies.
    — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of reasoning
Noun
  • Successful organizations track engagement rates, ROI and the life cycle of ideas, from conception to implementation.
    — Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The full-service company will look to take film and TV projects from conception through to delivery.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 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
  • The first myth is that innovation hinges on a single monumental idea.
    — Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The basic idea goes back to the 1960s, when Disney started pumping smells into its theme parks, even patenting its own odor-making machine, the Smellitzer.
    — Susan Campos, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 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
  • Wong drew inspiration from the philatelic concept of tête-bêche — two identical stamps linked together, with one flipped upside down — for the restaurant logo, while his cinematic style influenced its interior decor.
    — Denni Hu, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
  • His meticulous approach includes researching academic papers to grasp complex connotations of traditional Chinese concepts.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of concept
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of notion

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“Intellection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellection. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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