Cerebral

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛrəbrəl/

Definitions of cerebral

adjective relating to the brain or intellectual rather than physical activity

Example Sentences

A1 He has a cerebral approach to problem-solving, always thinking things through carefully.

A2 The movie was too cerebral for my taste, I prefer more action-packed films.

B1 The novel explores deep philosophical themes in a cerebral manner.

B2 The artist's work is known for its cerebral complexity, requiring viewers to think deeply about its meaning.

C1 The professor's lecture was highly cerebral, challenging even the most advanced students.

C2 Her writing is incredibly cerebral, delving into the depths of human emotion and psychology.

Examples of cerebral in a Sentence

formal The patient suffered from a cerebral hemorrhage.

informal She's known for her cerebral approach to problem-solving.

slang I can't hang out tonight, I have a cerebral overload from studying.

figurative His writing style is very cerebral, often delving into deep philosophical concepts.

Grammatical Forms of cerebral

• past tense: cerebrated
• plural: cerebrals
• comparative: more cerebral
• superlative: most cerebral
• present tense: cerebrates
• future tense: will cerebrate
• perfect tense: have cerebrated
• continuous tense: is cerebrating
• singular: cerebral
• positive degree: cerebral
• infinitive: to cerebrate
• gerund: cerebrating
• participle: cerebrated

Origin and Evolution of cerebral

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cerebral' originated from the Latin word 'cerebrum' which means brain.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the 17th century to describe things related to the brain or intellect, the word 'cerebral' has evolved to also refer to a person who is intellectual, analytical, or overly rational in their thinking.