intellectual
in·tel·lec·tu·al (ĭn'tl-ĕkʹcho͞o-əl)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 intellēctuālis, from Latin intellēctus, intellect. See intellect.] in'tel·lec'tu·alʹi·ty (-ălʹĭ-tē) n.in'tel·lecʹtu·al·ly adv.in'tel·lecʹtu·al·ness n.
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