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Synonyms of intellect

16 similar words

Another word for intellect is mind. Other synonyms of intellect are intelligence, nous, brain, head and reason.

Synonyms and similar words for intellect

nounThe faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive...

brainIntellect.
brains colloquial
cleverness
head
brightness
esprit
intelligenceThe capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it...
mindThe capability for rational thought.
nousThe mind or intellect, faculty for rationality or reason using the necessary common sense or awareness.
psyche
reason
smartness
smarts colloquial
wit
judgment

nounA person who has that faculty to a great degree.

intellectualThe intellect or understanding; mental powers or faculties.

Meaning of intellect

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

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Questions about synonyms of intellect

What is another word for intellect?: Intellect has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mind, intelligence, nous, brain, head and reason.
What does intellect mean?: Intellect means the faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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