cerebral

[ suh-ree-bruhl, ser-uh- ]

adjective

1. Anatomy, Zoology. of or relating to the cerebrum or the brain.
2. betraying or characterized by the use of the intellect rather than intuition or instinct:

   His is a cerebral music that leaves many people cold.

3. Phonetics. retroflex ( def 2 ).

noun

1. Phonetics. a cerebral sound.

cerebral

/ səˈriːbrəl; ˈsɛrɪbrəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the cerebrum or to the entire brain
2. involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
3. phonetics another word for cacuminal

noun

1. phonetics a consonant articulated in the manner of a cacuminal consonant

cerebral

/ sĕr′ə-brəl,sə-rē′brəl /

1. Relating to or involving the brain or cerebrum.

cerebral

1. A descriptive term for things pertaining to the brain or cerebrum .

Notes

The term is also used figuratively to describe things that appeal to the intellect.

Derived Forms

• ˈcerebrally, adverb

Other Words From

• ce·rebral·ly adverb
• inter·cere·bral adjective
• non·cere·bral adjective
• over·ce·rebral adjective
• post·ce·rebral adjective
• prece·rebral adjective
• sub·cere·bral adjective
• super·ce·rebral adjective
• super·ce·rebral·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cerebral¹

From the New Latin word cerebrālis, dating back to 1795–1805. See cerebrum, -al ¹

Example Sentences

In the United States, there are currently more adults living with cerebral palsy than children.

From Science Daily

However, cocoa flavanols did not improve cerebral oxygenation or impact mood.

From Science Daily

Despite being born "fit and well" Bradley was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

From BBC

Christiansen, who was born two months early with cerebral palsy, started riding aged six.

From BBC

A young man with cerebral palsy who had given up hope of getting work has landed a modelling job after featuring in a BBC documentary.

From BBC

Related Words

• analytical
• intelligent