Neural
/ˈnjʊə.rəl/noun
Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
Did you know?The roots of 'neural' link back to the ancient belief that nerves were vital conduits of life force, akin to mystical energy.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ner-
“to be strong, vigorous; to energize.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
νεῦρον (neuron)
“sinew, nerve; the vital connecting thread of life.”
Latin
Latin
neuralis
“pertaining to nerves.”
Middle English
Middle English
neural
“of or relating to the nervous system.”
Modern English
English
neural
“pertaining to the anatomy or function of nerves.”