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intellectual

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/ˌɪn.təˈlɛk.tʃu.əl/ · in-tel-lec-tual

Relating to the intellect; requiring thinking and understanding.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to the intellect; requiring thinking and understanding.

ذہن سے متعلق؛ سوچنے اور سمجھنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

ذہنی

zehni

Formal: ذہنی

Synonyms

cognitiverationalacademicذہنیعقلیعلمی

Antonyms

primitivesimpleunthinkingسادهکوزبے سوچ

Common Collocations

  • intellectual capacity
  • intellectual property
  • intellectual debate

Example Sentences

He is known for his intellectual contributions to the field of science.

وہ سائنس کے شعبے میں اپنے ذہنی تعاون کے لیے معروف ہے۔

Woh science ke shobay mein apne zehni taawun ke liye maroof hai.

The debate required an intellectual approach to the complicated issues.

یہ بحث پیچیدہ مسائل کے لیے ایک ذہنی نقطہ نظر کی ضرورت تھی۔

Yeh behas paicheeda masail ke liye aik zehni nuqta-e-nazar ki zaroorat thi.

She has a very intellectual way of presenting her thoughts.

اس کی اپنی خیالات پیش کرنے کا طریقہ بہت ذہنی ہے۔

Us ki apni khayalat pesh karne ka tareeqa bohat zehni hai.

Easily Confused With

intellect:Intellect refers specifically to the ability to think and understand, while intellectual relates to activities that involve the use of the intellect.

Word Family

intellect
nounفہم
intelligence
nounذہانت
intellectualism
nounذہنی نقطہ نظر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Intellectuals think about it with their heads, not just their hearts.

Imagine a person reading a book with a thoughtful expression.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے

Hazaaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle

Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could take my breath away.

Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عقل کا اندازہ اس کی بناوٹ سے ہوتا ہے

Aql ka andaaza is ki banawat se hota hai

The measure of intelligence is determined by its structure.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "intellectus" — understanding

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from Latin into Middle English, starting to be used in the 14th century.