cerebral
Translation
cerebral, intellectual, relating to the brain
Examples
He suffered a cerebral haemorrhage.
He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage.
Her poetry is very cerebral and complex.
Her poetry is very cerebral and complex.
Grammar Patterns
((cerebral)) + noun relating to the brain or intellect Her poetry is very cerebral.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intellectual, rational, analytical; Antonyms: emotional, physical
Etymology
From Latin 'cerebrum' (brain). The '-al' suffix means 'relating to'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'cerebrum' (the main part of the brain) to remember it relates to the brain and intellect.