Intellectually

/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that relates to thinking, reasoning, and the mind rather than emotions or physical actions.

Etymology

From Latin 'intellectus' (past participle of 'intelligere' meaning 'to understand'), combined with the adverbial suffix '-ally'. The word evolved to describe mental processes as distinct from other forms of understanding.

Kelly Says

The word reveals a Western bias toward privileging the mind: intellectually understanding something is often valued more than understanding through emotion, intuition, or physical experience, but some cultures don't make this sharp distinction.

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