Cerebral: alternatives and connections

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Cerebral

Of or pertaining to the cerebrum.

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Cerebrum 66% connected

The anterior, and in man the larger, division of the brain; the seat of the reasoning faculties and the will. See Brain.

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Intellectual 92% connected

Belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental; as, intellectual powers, activities, etc.

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Emotional 94% connected

Pertaining to, or characterized by, emotion; excitable; easily moved; sensational; as, an emotional nature.

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Emotional 94% connected

Pertaining to, or characterized by, emotion; excitable; easily moved; sensational; as, an emotional nature.

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