cerebrum

noun

sə-ˈrē-brəm How to pronounce cerebrum (audio)
Definition of cerebrumnext
as in brain
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons you'll need the patience of a saint and the cerebrum of a rocket scientist to figure out the solution to this brainteaser

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Recent Examples of cerebrum That's in part because Danionella cerebrum, the species favored by neuroscientists, wasn't officially identified as a separate species until 2021. — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 16 June 2026 The cerebral arteries supply the cerebrum—the largest part of the brain, located above and in front of the brainstem. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026 As research into Danionella cerebrum continues, scientists hope to gain deeper insights into the broader principles of animal communication. — Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 The relative size of the bulb is perhaps greater than in any other carnivore, the paper says, but this may just be due to the smallness of the bear’s cerebrum (its central brain). — Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2023 The cerebrum is the largest, comprising roughly 85 percent of the organ’s total weight. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023 In addition to the amygdala, areas of the brain important for memory and attention—such as the cerebrum—also have testosterone receptors. — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023 Much of the growth was in the neocortex, a sublime region of the cerebrum involved in higher cognition and sensory integration. — Steve Brusatte, Scientific American, 1 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebrum
  1. brain
  2. mind
  3. psyche
  4. head
Noun
  • The quality of your diet is more important than fasting; eating nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats supports brain health.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In other words, Sanctuary, which made both a body and a brain, is now learning that its brain – with some hands – is a very effective industrial worker.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of brain
Noun
  • On his mind are various ideas for addressing social upheaval.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • While the settlement may put Meta investors' minds at ease for now, while setting a perhaps reassuring precedent for the rest of social media, analysts don't think the Mark Zuckerberg company is completely out of the legal woods.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mind
Noun
  • As the writer and the actor spend time together, and the narrator tries to pry open some small window into M’s psyche, the process of gathering material is constantly being thwarted by M’s casual instructability.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • That's one of those prices that just has a big impact on the consumer's psyche.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of psyche
Noun
  • The Los Angeles Police Department released a video that shows officers at the Valley jail manhandle an uncooperative inmate who died after he was left handcuffed with a bag over his head while laying prone on the bunk in his cell.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Canadian singer caused a commotion with her ensemble, showing off a head-to-toe Alaïa ensemble from the upcoming Archetypes spring 2027 collection.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of head

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