NOETIC

intellectual, rational, noetic

(adjective) of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind; “intellectual problems”; “the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

noetic (comparative more noetic, superlative most noetic)

Of or pertaining to the mind or intellect.

Originating in or apprehended by reason.

Noun

noetic (plural noetics)

The science of the intellect.

A purely intellectual entity.

Anagrams

• conite, neotic, notice

Source: Wiktionary


No*et"ic, No*et"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the intellect; intellectual. I would employ the word noetic to express all those cognitions which originate in the mind itself. Sir W. Hamilton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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