cerebral — relating to the brain or cerebrum
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the brain or cerebrum
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈserəbrəl/
Example Sentences
- The professor's cerebral jokes went over most students' heads.
- She prefers cerebral films to action movies.
- The cerebral blood flow was monitored during surgery.
cerebral
ADJECTIVE[/ˈserəbrəl/]
relating to the brain or cerebrum
Scientists monitored cerebral activity while the patient solved difficult puzzles.
The professor gave a cerebral explanation of the complex theory. (🧠 Brain + 💡 Thinking → Cerebral = relating to the brain or intellectual thinking.)
Her cerebral plan proved feasible and eventually became achievable.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cerebralis,' derived from 'cerebrum' meaning 'brain.' The Latin term itself may have roots in Indo-European languages and was used by Roman anatomists to describe the brain and related structures.
Breakdown
cerebr- (brain, from Latin cerebrum) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = cerebral
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📝Examples
“The professor's cerebral jokes went over most students' heads.”
“She prefers cerebral films to action movies.”
“The cerebral blood flow was monitored during surgery.”
“His cerebral personality makes him terrible at small talk but brilliant at chess.”
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