brain science
noun
Simple meaning
The branch of neuroscience concerned with the brain.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɹeɪnˈsaɪəns
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Definition
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noun
informal
The branch of neuroscience concerned with the brain
informal
The science of the brain.
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This meaning: The branch of neuroscience concerned with the brain
Used this way, brain science is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
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- Formality
- Casual
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- Not strongly marked
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- Moderately common
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- Playful
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- Casual and conversational
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- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
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