Cerebral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cerebral is an adjective meaning (anatomy, relational) Of or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex.
Meaning
(anatomy, relational) Of or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex.
More Meanings
- Intellectual rather than emotional or physical.
- (linguistics, obsolete) Retroflex.
Example Sentences
Certainly, “Capital” is a cerebral read and the dangers of the world Marx lived in are not all the same as ours.
His cerebral candidacy, inspired by European and North American political and economic philosophers, and his very appearance, with his light-colored skin, trim physique and penchant for preppy sweaters, contrasted with an electorate largely made up of impoverished Quechua-speaking people and Spanish-speaking mestizos.
Synonyms for cerebral
Depending on context, synonyms include brainial, brainy, intellectual.
Antonyms for cerebral
Common opposites include emotional.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intellectual, cerebellar, brain, cerebrovascular, stroke, scholarly.
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