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cerebral

[suh-ree-bruhl]

cerebral Definition

  • 1related to the brain or intellect
  • 2appealing to or requiring the use of intellect; intellectual rather than emotional
  • 3characterized by the use of the intellect rather than intuition or instinct

Using cerebral: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cerebral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has a cerebral approach to problem-solving.

  • Example

    The book is a cerebral exploration of the nature of consciousness.

  • Example

    The cerebral nature of the film made it difficult for some viewers to follow.

cerebral Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cerebral

Antonyms for cerebral

Phrases with cerebral

  • a group of neurological disorders that affect movement and coordination, caused by damage to the brain during development

    Example

    The child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at an early age.

  • the outer layer of the brain responsible for consciousness, perception, and voluntary movements

    Example

    The cerebral cortex is divided into four lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital.

  • bleeding in the brain, often caused by a ruptured blood vessel

    Example

    The patient was rushed to the hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.

Origins of cerebral

from Latin 'cerebrum', meaning 'brain'

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Summary: cerebral in Brief

The term 'cerebral' [suh-ree-bruhl] refers to things related to the brain or intellect, such as a 'cerebral approach to problem-solving.' It can also describe things that appeal to or require the use of intellect, like a 'cerebral exploration of the nature of consciousness.' 'Cerebral' implies the use of the intellect rather than intuition or instinct.

How do native speakers use this expression?

Different

sections

of

the

cerebral

cortex

process

different

tastes:

bitter,

salty,

umami,

and

in

our

case,

sweet.