Synonyms & related words for nous

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of nous — including mind, psyche, intellect, brain, intellection, smarts. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to nous

Explore words related to nous — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include dianoia, noesis, acumen, ontologism, perspicacity, shrewdness, intellective, brainpower. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for nous

Common synonyms for nous include mind, psyche, intellect, brain, intellection, smarts — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does nous come from?

The word nous breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root nous-, from Greek nous (“mind, intellect”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.