Etymology

intellectuality

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Today it means: The characteristic of being intellectual; intellectual ability. Full definition →

First used 14th c.Late Latin intellectualitas
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  1. Late Latin · derived fromintellectualitas
  2. English todayintellectuality

From intellectual + -ity, after Late Latin intellectualitas.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 14th c. The characteristic of being intellectual; intellectual ability.
  • from 19th c. An intellectual person; someone supposed to be intellectual.

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