Cerebral
/səˈrɛ.brəl/noun
Relating to the brain or intellect.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, the brain was often seen as the seat of consciousness and emotion, making 'cerebral' a term steeped in mystical significance!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ker-
“To grow, to become, to create.”
Latin
Latin
cerebrum
“The brain; the seat of thought.”
Old French
Old French
cerebral
“Of or pertaining to the brain.”
Middle English
Middle English
cerebral
“Pertaining to the brain or intellect.”
Modern English
English
cerebral
“Relating to the brain, especially in terms of intellect.”