of or relating to the back of the head or skull, relating to or in the region of the occipital lobe of the brain

Formal and Informal Expressions of occipital

In different contexts, you can replace 'occipital' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'cerebral, cranial' is apt.

occipital: Explore its Definition & Usage

occipital Definition

1of or relating to the back of the head or skull
2relating to or in the region of the occipital lobe of the brain

Using occipital: Examples

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

Example
The occipital bone is situated at the back and lower part of the cranium.
Example
The occipital lobe is responsible for visual processing.

occipital Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for occipital

cerebral
cranial
neural

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Summary: occipital in Brief

The term 'occipital' [ɑkˈsɪpɪtl] refers to the back of the head or skull, as well as the region of the brain responsible for visual processing. It is a cerebral and cranial term.