Definition

Related to the scientific study of the nervous system and the brain.

Example

The neuroscientific research has provided new insights into how we learn and remember.

Conversation

I just read this fascinating article about neuroscientific discoveries.

Really? That sounds interesting! What did it say?

It talked about how our brains process emotions in a neuroscientific way.

Wow, I’d love to learn more about that; it sounds really complex.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Neuroscientific → It is formed from "neuro-" (from Greek "neuron", meaning nerve) and "scientific" (from Latin "scientificus", meaning pertaining to knowledge). The word "neuroscientific" refers to the scientific study of the nervous system and its functions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nerve' ('neuro-') and 'knowledge' ('scientific') to remember that 'neuroscientific' relates to the scientific study of the nervous system.

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