noun
intellection
Intellection (noun) means the mental activity or process of grasping with the intellect; apprehension by the mind; understanding.
noun
1
The mental activity or process of grasping with the intellect; apprehension by the mind; understanding.
2
A particular act of grasping by means of the intellect.
3
The mental content of an act of grasping by means of the intellect, as a thought, idea, or conception.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin intellectiō, intellectiōnem.
Rhymes for intellection
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of intellection?
"intellection" (noun) means the mental activity or process of grasping with the intellect; apprehension by the mind; understanding.
What are the different meanings of intellection?
"intellection" has 3 main meanings: 1. The mental activity or process of grasping with the intellect; apprehension by the mind; understanding; 2. A particular act of grasping by means of the intellect; 3. The mental content of an act of grasping by means of the intellect, as a thought, idea, or conception.