cerebrally

ce·re·bral

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-ree-bruh l, ser-uh-]
- /səˈri brəl, ˈsɛr ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-ree-bruh l, ser-uh-]
- /səˈri brəl, ˈsɛr ə-/

Definitions of cerebrally word

adjective cerebrally Anatomy, Zoology. of or relating to the cerebrum or the brain. 1
adjective cerebrally betraying or characterized by the use of the intellect rather than intuition or instinct: His is a cerebral music that leaves many people cold. 1
adjective cerebrally Phonetics. retroflex (def 2). 1
noun cerebrally Phonetics. a cerebral sound. 1
noun cerebrally In a cerebral way; intellectually. 1

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Origin of cerebrally

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

From the New Latin word cerebrālis, dating back to 1795-1805. See cerebrum, -al1

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Parts of speech for Cerebrally

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preposition

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cerebrally popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for cerebrally

adverb cerebrally

mentally — in or with the mind or intellect; intellectually.
intelligently — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
intellectually — appealing to or engaging the intellect: intellectual pursuits.

All 3 Synonyms of cerebrally