Synonyms of brain
14 similar words
Another word for brain is encephalon. Other synonyms of brain are harns, brain surgeon, brainbox, brainiac and deep thinker.
Synonyms and similar words for brain
nounThe control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull, consisting of...
- encephalonThe area of central nervous system that includes all higher nervous centers, enclosed within the skull and continuous...
- harnsBrains.
nounAn intelligent person.
- brain surgeon figurativelySomeone very intelligent and skillful.
- brainboxA very intelligent person.
- brainiacA very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person.
- deep thinkerA person whose thoughts are profound; an intellectual.
- EinsteinA genius; a very smart person.
- eggheadAn intellectual, especially one who is insensitive, pedantic, or out of touch.
- genius
- intellectual
- mindThe capability for rational thought.
- rocket scientist figurativelyOne qualified to handle or understand things which are very complex or confusing; a very intelligent person.
- superbrainAn exceptionally powerful brain or artificial intelligence.
- thinkerThe brain; the mind.
Meaning of brain
- noun The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull, consisting of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem, which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.
- noun A part of the brain, especially associated with particular mental functions, abilities, etc.
- noun Skull; head.
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Questions about synonyms of brain
- What is another word for brain?
- Brain has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as encephalon, harns, brain surgeon, brainbox, brainiac, deep thinker, Einstein and egghead.
- What does brain mean?
- Brain means the control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull, consisting of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem, which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.
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