An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters. / (archaic) The intellect or understanding; mental powers or faculties.

of or relating to the ability to think in a logical way and understand complicated ideas and subjects

plural of intellectualism

The use or development of the intellect. / (philosophy) The doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason. / (sociology) The use of mental attributes as a criterion or value.

plural of intellectuality

The characteristic of being intellectual.

The act or process of intellectualizing.

plural of intellectualizer

One who intellectualizes.

To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually. / To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual.