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neurally

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈnjʊərəli/

KK: /ˈnʊrəli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to the nerves or the nervous system.


Example

The brain processes information neurally, allowing us to react quickly to stimuli.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how our brains work neurally?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's fascinating how our nerves communicate with each other.
Sloth A
Exactly! I read that understanding it can help us improve our memory neurally.
Sloth B
That makes sense; if we know how it works, we can train our brains better.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nervously
cerebrally
mentally
Antonyms
physically
externally
viscerally
Root Explanation

Neurally → It is formed from "neuro-" (from Greek "neuron", meaning nerve) and "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "neurally" refers to something that is related to or in the manner of nerves or the nervous system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'neuro-' which relates to nerves, and '-ally' meaning in a manner. This helps you remember that 'neurally' describes something that pertains to the way nerves function.

Visually Confused Words
neutrally
unneutrally
unequally
naturally
interally
inequally
generally
rurally
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