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- [fawr-breyn, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌbreɪn, ˈfoʊr-/
- /ˈfɔː.breɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-breyn, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌbreɪn, ˈfoʊr-/
Definitions of forebrain word
- noun forebrain Also called prosencephalon. the anterior of the three primary divisions of the brain in the embryo of a vertebrate, or the part of the adult brain derived from this tissue including the diencephalon and telencephalon. 1
- noun forebrain the telencephalon. 1
- noun forebrain The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, the thalamus, and the hypothalamus. 1
- noun forebrain the front part of the three primary divisions of the brain of a vertebrate embryo 0
- noun forebrain the part of the fully developed brain evolved from this, consisting of the diencephalon and the telencephalon 0
- noun forebrain (neuroanatomy) The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus. 0
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Origin of forebrain
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; fore- + brain
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Parts of speech for Forebrain
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forebrain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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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