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- [suh-ree-bruh m, ser-uh-]
- /səˈri brəm, ˈsɛr ə-/
- /sɪˈriː.brəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-ree-bruh m, ser-uh-]
- /səˈri brəm, ˈsɛr ə-/
Definitions of cerebrum word
- noun cerebrum the anterior portion of the brain of vertebrates, consisting of two lateral hemispheres joined by a thick band of fibres: the dominant part of the brain in man, associated with intellectual function, emotion, and personality 3
- noun cerebrum the brain considered as a whole 3
- noun cerebrum the main neural bundle or ganglion of certain invertebrates 3
- noun cerebrum the upper, main part of the brain of vertebrate animals, consisting of left and right hemispheres: in humans it is the largest part of the brain and is believed to control conscious and voluntary processes 3
- noun plural cerebrum the anterior and largest part of the brain, consisting of two halves or hemispheres and serving to control voluntary movements and coordinate mental actions. 1
- noun plural cerebrum the forebrain and the midbrain. 1
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Origin of cerebrum
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin: brain; akin to cranium, horn
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Parts of speech for Cerebrum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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cerebrum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cerebrum
noun cerebrum
- head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
- intellect — the power or faculty of the mind by which one knows or understands, as distinguished from that by which one feels and that by which one wills; the understanding; the faculty of thinking and acquiring knowledge.
- wit — the keen perception and cleverly apt expression of those connections between ideas that awaken amusement and pleasure. Synonyms: drollery, facetiousness, waggishness, repartee.
- mentality — mental capacity or endowment: a person of average mentality.
- gray matter — Anatomy. nerve tissue, especially of the brain and spinal cord, that contains fibers and nerve cell bodies and is dark reddish-gray. Compare white matter.
Antonyms for cerebrum
noun cerebrum
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- dumbo — a stupid person: a class full of dumbos.
- simpleton — an ignorant, foolish, or silly person.
- physicality — the physical attributes of a person, especially when overdeveloped or overemphasized.
- dumdum — a silly, stupid person.
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