hyperintellectual
- noun
- /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈtɛlɪktʃuəl/
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hiperintelectual
- Some people found the professor to be a hyperintellectual who made every discussion overly complex.
Examples
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He is such a hyperintellectual that he often alienates his friends.
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At parties, he was often labeled a hyperintellectual because of his constant references to philosophy.
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Her hyperintellectual approach sometimes alienated colleagues who preferred practical solutions.
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Many hyperintellectuals struggle to connect with others on a personal level.
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Some people found the professor to be a hyperintellectual who made every discussion overly complex.
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At parties, he was often labeled a hyperintellectual because of his constant references to philosophy.
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Her hyperintellectual approach sometimes alienated colleagues who preferred practical solutions.
Synonyms
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A person who thinks deeply about ideas, art, or science
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A person who is very smart and good at solving hard problems
A person who likes to study ideas and join serious debates
Antonyms
How Intellectual
Surface Forms
Morphology
hyperintellectual = hyperintellectual (transparent) = hyper + intellect + ual
This noun is a straightforward conversion from the adjective 'hyperintellectual' meaning 'a hyperintellectual person'.
Etymology
Hyperintellectual is made from hyper- 'over' or 'too much' and intellect 'mind' or 'thinking', as in hyperactive. So, a hyperintellectual is a person who thinks or talks in an extremely intellectual way, sometimes making conversation feel too complex.