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intellect in Malay

intelek

UK/ˈɪntəlɛkt//ˈɪntəˌlɛkt/

intellect in Malay: intelek, akal. In English, intellect means the faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty.

Malay words for intellect

the faculty of knowing and reasoning; understanding
intelek, akal

English meaning of intellect

  1. noun The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty.
  2. noun The capacity of that faculty (in a particular person).
  3. noun A person who has that faculty to a great degree.

Full definition of intellect

intellect in a sentence

  • Intellect is one of man's greatest powers.
  • They were chosen because of their outstanding intellect.
  • Some of the world's leading intellects were meeting there.

Synonyms of intellect

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Questions about intellect in Malay

What is the meaning of intellect in Malay?
Intellect in Malay is intelek, akal.
Apakah maksud intellect dalam bahasa Melayu?
Intellect: intelek, akal.
What does intellect mean in English?
Intellect means the faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty.

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