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Intellectually

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in·tel·lec·tu·al  (ntl-kch-l)
adj.
1.
a. Of or relating to the intellect.
b. Rational rather than emotional.
2. Appealing to or engaging the intellect: an intellectual book; an intellectual problem.
3.
a. Having or showing intellect, especially to a high degree. See Synonyms at intelligent.
b. Given to activities or pursuits that require exercise of the intellect.
n.
An intellectual person.
[Middle English, from Old French intellectuel, from Late Latin intellctulis, from Latin intellctus, intellect; see intellect.]
intel·lectu·ali·ty (-l-t) n.
intel·lectu·al·ly adv.
intel·lectu·al·ness n.
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Adv.1.intellectually - in an intellectual manner; "intellectually gifted children"; "intellectually influenced"
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