intellect vs reason

reason vs intellect

intellect and reason both are nouns.

intellect is not a verb while reason is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
intellect	Yes	No	No	No
reason	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, intellect and reason are synonyms defined as:

intellect and reason: the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

Other synonyms of intellect include understanding.

intellect (noun)	reason (noun)
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination	the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
knowledge and intellectual ability	a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
a person who uses the mind creatively	a justification for something existing or happening
	an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
	a rational motive for a belief or action
	the state of having good sense and sound judgment

intellect (verb)	reason (verb)
	think logically
	decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
	present reasons and arguments

Difference between intellect and reason

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