Visual meaning of 'nous' - Social Visual Dictionary

noun

The mind or intellect, reason, both rational and emotional

Examples:

"Using our nous, we can better understand the problem and find a solution. "

mind philosophy soul being human

noun

In Neoplatonism, the divine reason, regarded as first divine emanation.

Examples:

"Scholars of Neoplatonism often describe the Nous as the bridge between the unknowable One and the material world, a divine intellect that thinks and creates. "

philosophy religion theology mind doctrine

noun

Common sense; practical intelligence.

Examples:

"Building a sturdy fence requires both strength and nous. "

mind philosophy logic ability quality character human

Related Words

Visual illustration for the word "intelligence" - Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.

intelligence/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/

Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.

rational/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/

A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.

building/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

Visual illustration for the word "understand" - To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

understand/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

strength/stɹɛŋkθ/

The quality or degree of being strong.

regarded/ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪd/

To look at; to observe.

scholars/ˈskɑlɚz/ /ˈskɑlərz/

A student; one who studies at school or college, typically having a scholarship.

unknowable/ʌnˈnoʊ.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈnɑː.ə.bəl/

Something that cannot be known.

emanation/ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/

The act of flowing or proceeding (of something, quality, or feeling) from a source or origin.

Visual illustration for the word "practical" - A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

practical/ˈpɹæktɪkəl/

A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

Visual illustration for the word "intellect" - The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty (uncountable)

intellect/ˈɪntəlɛkt/

The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty (uncountable)

emotional/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.