neurological
adjective
Simple meaning
Relating to the brain, spine and nerves.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
nʊɹəˈlɑdʒɪkəl
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Definition
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adjective
Of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology
Of or pertaining to neurology.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: Of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology
Used this way, neurological is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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The branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system.
A medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it.
Related to Of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology.
Related to Of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology.
Compound terms
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A disorder of the nervous system.
A disorder of the nervous system.
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A mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction.
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