subcortical

sub·cor·ti·cal

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhb-kawr-ti-kuh l]
- /sʌbˈkɔr tɪ kəl/
- /sʌbkˈɔːtɪkəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-kawr-ti-kuh l]
- /sʌbˈkɔr tɪ kəl/

Definitions of subcortical word

adjective subcortical situated beneath the cortex. 1
adjective subcortical of or having to do with the region or tissue below a cortex, esp. the brain tissue below the cerebral cortex 0

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Origin of subcortical

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15; sub- + cortical

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Parts of speech for Subcortical

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subcortical popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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