Cerebral

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛrəbrəl/

Cerebral (adjective)

  1. Connected to the brain or thinking processes.
  2. Involving deep thinking or intellectual activities.

Examples

  • The cerebral cortex is essential for processing sensory information.
  • The discussion was very cerebral and required deep thinking.

Common collocations: cerebral activity, cerebral injury, cerebral debate, cerebral approach

Synonyms of Cerebral

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Cerebral

  • — Opposite of cerebral, indicating lack of complexity.
  • — Describes a lack of mental capacity, contrasting cerebral.