WordCmp.com

intellectual vs intellect

intellect vs intellectual

intellectual and intellect both are nouns.

intellectual is an adjective but intellect is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intellectual Yes Yes No No
intellect Yes No No No
As nouns, intellectual and intellect are synonyms defined as:
  • intellectual and intellect: a person who uses the mind creatively
intellectual (noun) intellect (noun)
a person who uses the mind creatively the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
knowledge and intellectual ability
a person who uses the mind creatively
intellectual (adjective) intellect (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 intellectual and intellect

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