cerebral

The definition of cerebral is something having to do with the brain.

(adjective)

  1. A movie that really makes a person think is an example of cerebral.
  2. Having brain damage is an example of cerebral.

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See cerebral in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of the brain or the cerebrum
  2. of, appealing to, or conceived by the intellect rather than the emotions; intellectual
  3. Phonet. cacuminal

Origin: Fr cérébral < L cerebrum: see cerebellum

noun

Phonet. a cacuminal sound

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See cerebral in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to the brain or cerebrum.
  2. Appealing to or requiring the use of the intellect; intellectual rather than emotional: “His approach is cerebral, analytical, cautious” (Helen Dewar).

Related Forms:

  • cer·eˈbral·ly adverb

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