Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌsɛrəˈbɛlər/
KK: /sɛrəˈbɛlər/
Definition
Related to the part of the brain that controls movement and balance.
Example
The cerebellar functions are crucial for coordinating muscle movements.
Conversation

I read an article about how cerebellar functions affect coordination.

Really? I didn't know the cerebellum played such a big role in that.

Yeah, it’s fascinating how our brain controls movement and balance with cerebellar connections.

Absolutely! It makes you appreciate how complex our bodies really are.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cerebellous
cerebral
neurological
Antonyms
nonneurological
peripheral
cerebral
Root Explanation
Cerebellar → It is formed from "cerebellum" (from Latin, meaning little brain) and the suffix "-ar" (meaning pertaining to). The word "cerebellar" refers to something that is related to the little brain, which is the cerebellum.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for little brain, 'cerebellum', to remember that 'cerebellar' means pertaining to the little brain.
Visually Confused Words
precerebellar
terebella
postcerebellar
paracerebellar
supercerebellar
spinocerebellar
spinicerebellar
pontocerebellar