WordCmp.com

intellect vs intellectual

intellectual vs intellect

intellect and intellectual both are nouns.

intellect is not an adjective while intellectual is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intellect Yes No No No
intellectual Yes Yes No No
As nouns, intellect and intellectual are synonyms defined as:
  • intellect and intellectual: a person who uses the mind creatively
intellect (noun) intellectual (noun)
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination a person who uses the mind creatively
knowledge and intellectual ability
a person who uses the mind creatively
intellect (adjective) intellectual (adjective)
appealing to or using the intellect
involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
Difference between intellect and intellectual

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.