English · Word Candidate

cerebral

/ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəl/

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Meaning · English

Of or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Intellectual rather than emotional or physical.

Adjective

Certainly, “Capital” is a cerebral read and the dangers of the world Marx lived in are not all the same as ours.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “cerebral” mean?

Of or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex.

Is “cerebral” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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