Brainwork

Pronunciation: /breɪn.wɜːrk/

Definitions of brainwork

noun mental effort or activity that requires thinking and intelligence

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy puzzles because they make me use my brainwork.

A2 Math problems require a lot of brainwork to solve.

B1 Studying for the exam involved a lot of brainwork.

B2 Writing a research paper requires deep brainwork and critical thinking.

C1 The scientist's brainwork led to a groundbreaking discovery in the field of physics.

C2 The artist's intricate brainwork is evident in every brushstroke of the masterpiece.

Examples of brainwork in a Sentence

formal The scientist's brainwork led to a groundbreaking discovery in the field of neurology.

informal I have to do some serious brainwork to figure out this math problem.

slang I can't do any brainwork after pulling an all-nighter.

figurative Writing poetry requires a lot of brainwork to find the perfect words.

Grammatical Forms of brainwork

• plural: brainworks
• comparative: more brainwork
• superlative: most brainwork
• present tense: brainwork
• future tense: will brainwork
• perfect tense: has brainworked
• continuous tense: is brainworking
• singular: brainwork
• positive degree: brainwork
• infinitive: to brainwork
• gerund: brainworking
• participle: brainworked

Origin and Evolution of brainwork

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'brainwork' originated from the combination of 'brain' and 'work' to refer to mental effort or intellectual labor.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe mental exertion or intellectual activity, 'brainwork' has evolved to encompass the concept of mental work or cognitive effort in various contexts.