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Definition of cerebrum

cerebrum

/səˈriː.brəm/
cer · e · brum
Adverb:cerebrally
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Plural:cerebrums
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Adjective:cerebral
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cerebrum Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The principal and most anterior part of the vertebrate brain, divided into left and right hemispheres and responsible for higher functions such as sensory integration, thought, memory, and voluntary movement.

Example

"The neurology lecture explained how the two hemispheres of the cerebrum communicate through a thick band of nerve fibers."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'cerebrum' with 'cerebellum', which is the smaller structure at the back of the brain that regulates motor control and balance.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century directly from Latin 'cerebrum' ('brain, skull, understanding'), from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'head' or 'horn'.

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