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Neural

Verb / ˈnʊrʌl / / ˈnjʊrʌl / Another word for neural — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to nerves or the nervous system

Synonyms & similar words

nervous neuronal neuronic nervous neuronal nerve-related neurological brain-related cerebral mental psychological emotional mood-related behavioral neuroanatomic neurophysiological neurochemical neuroendocrine neuroimmunologic neuropsychiatric neurodegenerative neurogenic neuroglial

Synonyms by register

Formal

nervous neuronal neurological

Antonyms

non-neural unconnected disassociated peripheral somatic

Common collocations

  • neural network
  • neural pathway
  • neural activity
  • neural circuit
  • neural tissue
  • neural plasticity
  • neural impulse

Word family

noun neuron
adverb neurally

Usage note

Primarily used in a scientific or technical context, especially in neuroscience and computer science. It refers to nerves or the nervous system.

Example sentences

  1. She had a neural disorder that made it hard for her to move.
  2. The neural pathways in our brains help us process information.
  3. Stress can affect our neural responses.
  4. The neural network in the computer can learn from past experiences.
  5. The scientist studied the neural development of embryos.

Quotes

  • I am a neural quirk.
  • I am a neural net processor. I think and learn.
  • The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.

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