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Definition of cerebral

cerebral

/səˈriː.brəl/
ce · re · bral
Adverb:cerebrally
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cerebral Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Appealing to or requiring the use of the intellect rather than emotion or instinct.

Example

"The director is known for creating cerebral films that challenge the audience to think deeply."

2

Of or relating to the brain or the cerebrum.

Example

"The medical scan measured cerebral blood flow during various cognitive tasks."

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• Rhymes for cerebral

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cerebellum
cerebral
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cerebrum
ceremonial

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century via French from Latin cerebralis, derived from cerebrum ('brain').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cerebral. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cerebral
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