neurologist
noun
Simple meaning
A medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
nʊˈɹɑlədʒəst
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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This meaning: A doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology.
Used this way, neurologist 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
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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The branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system.
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