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Definition of neural

neural

/ˈnʊr.əl/
neu · ral
Adverb:neurally
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1

Relating to, affecting, or consisting of a nerve or the nervous system.

Example

"Learning a new musical instrument helps form stronger neural pathways in the brain."

2

Designating or utilizing an artificial computer architecture modeled on the interconnected neurons of the human brain to process complex data and recognize patterns.

Example

"The translation software relies on a deep neural architecture to understand context across different languages."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-19th century, derived from the Ancient Greek noun 'neuron' (meaning 'sinew, tendon, or nerve') combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-al'.

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