értelmi

Értelmi is an adjective in Hungarian meaning related to the intellect, understanding, or cognitive function. It is formed from the noun értelem (reason, understanding) with the suffix -i and is used to describe mental processing rather than emotional or social aspects. In modern usage, értelmi appears primarily in academic, clinical, and educational contexts, often alongside terms like kognitív or intellektuális to specify cognitive rather than affective dimensions.

Common compounds include értelmi képességek (cognitive abilities), értelmi fejlődés (cognitive development), és értelmi megértés (cognitive understanding). The adjective can also describe tasks, assessments, or interventions aimed at reasoning, memory, problem solving, and other higher-order mental processes—for example, értelmi fejlesztés or értelmi feladatok. In everyday language, the word is still understood and used, but in some contexts a more neutral or modern alternative such as kognitív or intellektuális may be preferred.

Relation to other terms: értelem refers to intellect or understanding; értelmi contrasts with érzelmi (emotional) and is sometimes distinguished from social or behavioral descriptors. Related linguistic options include érzelmi (emotional), intellektuális (intellectual), and kognitív (cognitive). The nuance of értelmi is primarily technical or scholastic, and its precise usage can vary by field and register.