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How do you spell Intellectual?

Correct spelling

intellectual

Two L's. INTELLECT + UAL.

Why is intellectual spelled this way?

From Latin intellectualis, of understanding. INTER (between) + LEGERE (to choose). An intellectual chooses between ideas — the mind exercising its capacity for discernment.

Common misspellings of intellectual

intelectualintellectuelintellactualinterlectual

Example

The debate was an intellectual challenge.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell intellectual?+
The correct spelling is "intellectual". Two L's. INTELLECT + UAL.
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Other commonly misspelled words

interim intermittent interpretation interruption

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