intellectual
gb/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuəl/ us/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuəl/
B2
Inglés
~ 3800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B2
property
1
Relating to mental activity
About using the mind to think and understand ideas.
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is intellectual
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intellectual' with 'intelligent'. 'Intellectual' describes something related to thinking, while 'intelligent' describes being smart.
Sinónimos
mental (More general, refers to anything related to the mind, not just complex thinking.)
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cognitive (More technical, often used in psychology or science.)
Antónimos
physical (Refers to the body or physical activity instead of mental activity.)
Colocaciones
intellectual ability
|intellectual life
|intellectual property
|intellectual pursuit
Temas
education
|thinking
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
- The book is full of intellectual challenges.
- He has an intellectual approach to solving problems.
- The conference attracts many intellectual leaders.
- Art can be both emotional and intellectual.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She likes intellectual talks.
- He is an intellectual person.
- The game needs intellectual skill.
- They had an intellectual meeting.
- It was an intellectual idea.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
A person who thinks deeply
A person who studies and thinks about important ideas.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is an intellectual
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'intellectual' (noun) with 'academic'. Academics work in education; intellectuals may work outside it too.
Sinónimos
scholar (Often used for someone in academia; more formal.)
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thinker (Broader term for someone who thinks deeply, not necessarily academic.)
Antónimos
ignoramus (A person who is ignorant or lacks knowledge.)
Colocaciones
leading intellectual
|public intellectual
|prominent intellectual
Temas
education
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The debate featured two well-known intellectuals.
- She was recognized as one of the great intellectuals of her time.
- Intellectuals often influence political movements.
- The cafe was a meeting place for artists and intellectuals.
- He is considered a leading intellectual in environmental studies.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is an important intellectual.
- She met many intellectuals at the event.
- The city has many famous intellectuals.
- He wants to be an intellectual.
- Intellectuals write many books.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
intellectual
AFI
GB/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuəl/
US/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuəl/
Sílabas y acento
in - tel - lec - tu - al (5 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lec)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: intellectual
Noun
- Base: intellectual
- Plural: intellectuals
Familia de palabras
Forms
intellectuals
noun
Core family
intellect
noun B2
intellectually
adverb C1
Related words
intellectualize
verb
Negative and opposite forms
anti-intellectual
adjective
Advanced or less common
intellectualism
noun
anti-intellectualism
noun
Expresiones
public intellectual
1/pˈʌblɪk ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuəl/
fixed phrase
Thinker who shares ideas widely
A person who talks or writes about important ideas for the public.
Ejemplos
- She became known as a public intellectual after her TV series on history.
- Public intellectuals help shape public opinion.
intellectual property
1/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuəl pɹˈɑpɚti/
fixed phrase
formal
legal ownership of creative works
Things like ideas, writing, art, or inventions that the law protects as belonging to someone.
Ejemplos
- Copyright is a form of intellectual property.
- The company registered its logo as intellectual property.
intellectual property
2/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuəl pɹˈɑpɚti/
fixed phrase
Legal rights for creations of the mind
Ideas, designs, and inventions that someone owns by law.
Ejemplos
- The company is fighting to protect its intellectual property.
- Patents are a form of intellectual property.