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intellection.

The mental activity or process of grasping with the intellect; apprehension by the mind; understanding.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The mental activity or process of grasping with the intellect; apprehension by the mind; understanding.

    uncountable
  2. A particular act of grasping by means of the intellect.

    countable
  3. The mental content of an act of grasping by means of the intellect, as a thought, idea, or conception.

    countable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin intellectiō, intellectiōnem.

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