The → power or faculty of the → mind
by which one knows or → understands,
as distinguished from that by which one feels and that by which one
wills; the understanding; the faculty of thinking and acquiring
→ knowledge.
Capacity for thinking and acquiring knowledge, especially of a high
or complex order; mental capacity.
A particular mind or → intelligence, especially
of a high order.
A person possessing a great capacity for → thought
and knowledge.
Minds collectively, as of a number of persons or the persons
themselves (Dictionary.com).
Etymology (EN): M.E., from O.Fr. intellecte “intellectual capacity,”
from L. intellectus “discernment, understanding,” from intelligere “to
understand, discern,” from → inter-
“between” + legere “to choose, pick out, read.”
Etymology (PE): From hôš, huš “intellect, understanding; mind;” Mid.Pers.
hôš; Av. uši-
“intelligence, understanding; mind,” uši.darθra- “holding in mind;” +
suffix -an.
