Meaning & use
intellection
The mental process of understanding or reasoning; the act of thinking.
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Philosophers have long debated whether intellection alone can reveal moral truth.
The essay treats intellection as separate from emotion and instinct.
A note on using this word
Intellection is a formal, somewhat rare word; in everyday writing, thinking or reasoning is far more natural.
Words with a similar meaning
cognitionreasoning
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