cerebral
word
/ˈsɛɹəbɹəɫ/
/səɹˈiːbɹəl/
Definition
Relating to the brain, or describing something that requires a lot of thinking, intelligence, or careful consideration.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally or in academic/scientific contexts for 'relating to the brain', but also commonly to mean 'intellectual' or 'thoughtful' (e.g., 'a cerebral film'). Not typically used to describe emotions or physical actions.
Spanish: cerebral - intelectualPortuguese (BR): cerebral - intelectualPortuguese (PT): cerebral - intelectualChinese (Simplified): 大脑的 - 理智的Chinese (Traditional): 大腦的 - 理智的Hindi: मस्तिष्कीय - बौद्धिकArabic: دماغي - فكريBengali: মস্তিষ্কীয় - চিন্তনধর্মীRussian: церебральный - интеллектуальныйJapanese: 脳の - 知的なVietnamese: thuộc về não - trí tuệKorean: 뇌의 - 이성적인Turkish: beyinle ilgili - entelektüelUrdu: دماغی - ذہینIndonesian: serebral - intelektual
Example Sentences
The cerebral cortex helps us think and remember.
basic
He suffered a cerebral injury in the accident.
basic
This book is very cerebral and full of ideas.
basic
She's known for her cerebral approach to solving problems.
natural
That movie was too cerebral for most viewers.
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I like debates that are cerebral rather than emotional.
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