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Brains: meaning, definitions and examples

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brains

 

[ breษชnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

organ of the central nervous system

The brain is the organ inside your head that controls your thoughts, movements, feelings, and everything else you do. It allows you to think, learn, create, and feel emotions.

Synonyms

cognition, intellect, mind

Examples of usage

  • The brain is responsible for processing information received from the senses.
  • Damage to the brain can have a significant impact on a person's cognitive abilities.
  • The brain consists of different regions responsible for different functions.
Context #2 | Noun

intellectual capacity

Brain can also refer to a person's intellectual capacity or ability to think and reason.

Synonyms

intelligence, smartness, wit

Examples of usage

  • She has a brilliant brain and can solve complex problems easily.
  • His quick brain helped him come up with innovative solutions to the issue.
  • Developing a growth mindset can help improve your brain.

Translations

Translations of the word "brains" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรฉrebros

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคธเฅเคคเคฟเคทเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gehirne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ otak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะทะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mรณzgi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cerveaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cerebros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beyinler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‡Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู‚ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mozky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mozgy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง่„‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moลพgani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beyinlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerebros

Word origin

The word 'brain' originated from the Old English word 'brรฆgen', which itself came from the Proto-Germanic word 'braginaz'. The concept of the brain as the center of thought and intelligence has been recognized since ancient times, with early civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks studying the organ's functions. Over centuries, advancements in neuroscience and technology have deepened our understanding of the brain's complexity and importance.

See also: brain, braincase, brainiac, brainpan, brainpower, brainstorm, brainstorming, brainteaser, brainwash, brainwashing, brainwave, brainworm, brainy.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,614 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.