The scientist gave a very cerebral presentation about the workings of the brain.
synonyms
intellectualbrainymental
word origin — from Latin 'cerebralis', derived from 'cerebrum', meaning 'brain'
cerebral, volatile, peripatetic, viable, blatant: meanings and examples
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cerebral · adjective/ˈsɛr.ɪ.brəl/
relating to the brain or intellect
The scientist gave a very cerebral presentation about the workings of the brain.
Synonyms: intellectual, brainy, mental
Origin: from Latin 'cerebralis', derived from 'cerebrum', meaning 'brain'
volatile · adjective/ˈvɑː.lə.təl/
characterized by rapid and unpredictable change
The stock market is very volatile, with prices rising and falling every day.
Synonyms: unstable, changeable, fickle
Origin: from Latin 'volatilis', meaning 'flying or fleeting', from 'volare', meaning 'to fly'
peripatetic · adjective/ˌpɛr.ə.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/
traveling from place to place
The peripatetic teacher moved from school to school every year.
Synonyms: wanderer, nomadic, itinerant
Origin: From Greek 'peripatetikos' meaning 'to walk up and down'
viable · adjective/ˈvaɪəbl/
capable of working successfully or feasible
The team came up with a viable solution to the problem.
Synonyms: workable, feasible, practical
Origin: from French 'viable', from Medieval Latin 'vitaabilis', from Latin 'vita' meaning 'life'
blatant · adjective/ˈbleɪtnt/
done openly and unashamedly
The student made a blatant mistake by copying from his friend's test.
Synonyms: obvious, clear, flagrant
Origin: from Latin 'blatans' meaning 'bawling' or 'crying out'