word
Cerebral
SEH-ruh-bruhl
/ˈsɛrʌbrʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
cerebral
Dictionary meaning
Involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct.
Examples
- We took a cerebral approach to the problem.
- The cerebral hemisphere is larger than usual.
Synonyms: intellectual
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