Word
neural
Phoneticsneu·ral, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnjʊɹəɫ/
UK/njˈuːɹəl/
Definitions
01biological nerves
C1 · Advanced Medicine Technical
adj. relating to the nerves or the nervous system in your body.
adj. relating to a nerve or the nervous system in a biological context.
Español:neural
“The doctor checked for neural damage after the patient complained of numbness in his arm.”
“The researchers studied the neural pathways responsible for processing visual stimuli in the primary visual cortex.”
Usage
Usually placed before a noun; non-gradable.
Synonyms
02computing/AI
C1 · Advanced Computing Technical
adj. relating to computer programs that are designed to work like a human brain.
adj. relating to or denoting artificial intelligence systems modelled on the human brain and nervous system.
“A neural network can learn to recognize faces by looking at thousands of photos.”
“The latest translation software utilizes a deep neural network to produce more idiomatic and contextually accurate results.”
Usage
Commonly used in the compound 'neural network'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “neural” in context.
Adjective
01. neural activity
“The researchers used an MRI scan to monitor neural activity while the subjects performed the task.”
adj + noun
02. neural network
“The software uses a complex neural network to recognize patterns in human speech.”
adj + noun
03. neural networks
Real-World Examples
“These two brain regions are known to be part of neural circuits that support social evaluation and empathy.” “The researchers trained neural networks using videos that showed dye spreading through brain tissue over time.” “The researchers now plan to identify the specific neural circuits affected by NPF and AstA.” “Unlike rules-based algorithms, which give answers or prompts that doctors can quickly interpret based on their own medical knowledge, neural networks are referred to as “black box” systems .” Etymology
From Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron, “a sinew, nerve”) + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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