adjective
- relating to or involving the intellect or understanding
Usage: formal; philosophical
Examples
- The philosopher distinguished between intellective and sensory knowledge.
- Her intellective approach to problem-solving impressed the committee.
- The study focused on intellective processes in decision-making.
- Medieval scholars debated the nature of intellective cognition.
- The intellective faculties develop through education and experience.
- Pure intellective reasoning guided his scientific methodology.