2 meanings, 7 uses
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1 —4 uses as in:
intellectual stimulation
Definition
related to intelligence — such as requiring, appealing to, or possessing intelligence
- As an A student I could stand up intellectually with the best.p. 46.1
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- Intellectually, Dad didn't easily grasp complex problems because he tended to get bogged down in details, unable to see the overall picture.p. 17.5
- Although not a conscious thing on my part, I like to look back and think that my intellectual growth helped to erase the stereotypical idea of Blacks being intellectually inferior.p. 37.1
- More than 95 percent have improved intellectually after surgery because they are no longer being constantly bombarded with seizures and don't have to take a lot of medication.p. 151.9
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2 —1 use as in:
She is an intellectual.
Definition
a highly educated person interested in learning and exploring ideas — sometimes while ignoring practical considerations
- Watching TV programs featuring psychiatrists convinced me, for they came across as dynamic intellectuals who knew everything about solving anybody's problems.p. 58.4
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- It's the same thing with intellectual feats.p. 218.7
- Although not a conscious thing on my part, I like to look back and think that my intellectual growth helped to erase the stereotypical idea of Blacks being intellectually inferior.p. 37.0
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