adjective

cerebral

cerebral, intellectual, relating to the brain

He suffered a cerebral haemorrhage.

He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage.

Her poetry is very cerebral and complex.

Her poetry is very cerebral and complex.

((cerebral)) + noun relating to the brain or intellect Her poetry is very cerebral.

Synonyms: intellectual, rational, analytical; Antonyms: emotional, physical

From Latin 'cerebrum' (brain). The '-al' suffix means 'relating to'.

Think of the 'cerebrum' (the main part of the brain) to remember it relates to the brain and intellect.

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