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Cerebration: meaning, definitions and examples

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cerebration

 

[ ˌsɛrəˈbreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental activity

Cerebration refers to the process of thinking or the exercise of the mind. It encompasses all forms of mental activity, including reasoning, problem-solving, and reflective thought. This term is often used in psychological contexts to describe the cognitive processes involved in understanding and interacting with the world. Cerebration is essential for decision-making and planning, as it often leads to the generation of new ideas and insights.

Synonyms

cognition, contemplation, introspection, reasoning, thinking

Examples of usage

  • Her daily cerebration helps her come up with innovative solutions.
  • Cerebration can lead to a deeper understanding of complex issues.
  • He engages in cerebration before making significant life decisions.

Translations

Translations of the word "cerebration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cerebração

🇮🇳 सोच

🇩🇪 Überlegung

🇮🇩 pemikiran

🇺🇦 міркування

🇵🇱 rozważanie

🇯🇵 思考

🇫🇷 réflexion

🇪🇸 reflexión

🇹🇷 düşünme

🇰🇷 사고

🇸🇦 تفكير

🇨🇿 uvážení

🇸🇰 úvaha

🇨🇳 思考

🇸🇮 razmišljanje

🇮🇸 hugleiðing

🇰🇿 ойлау

🇬🇪 აზროვნება

🇦🇿 düşüncə

🇲🇽 reflexión

Word origin

The term 'cerebration' originates from the Latin word 'cerebrum', which means 'brain'. This Latin root is derived from the Proto-Indo-European word '*ker-', meaning 'to go, arise, or move'. The term started appearing in English in the early 19th century, primarily in philosophical and psychological texts. It was used to describe the mental processes involved in thinking and comprehension, particularly in relation to logical reasoning and consciousness. Over time, cerebration has become a technical term in cognitive science and philosophy, reflecting an exploration of human thought processes and the intricacies of the mind.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,980, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.