neural

adjective

neu·​ral ˈnu̇r-əl  ˈnyu̇r- 

1

: of, relating to, or affecting a nerve or the nervous system

2

: situated in the region of or on the same side of the body as the brain and spinal cord : dorsal

neurally

ˈnu̇r-ə-lē 

ˈnyu̇r-

adverb

Examples of neural in a Sentence

She suffers from a neural disorder.

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearly three years later, the pioneers behind the double neural bypass have offered updates on their findings and Thomas’ progress. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

But some companies are betting that mass-market neural tech won't require opening the skull at all. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Only after this does the brain get involved, as sensory feedback reaches the developing motor cortex, strengthening the neural representation of that limb. — Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026

Sitzmann is an assistant professor at MIT who has published research on neural rendering, visual computing, and robotics. — ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Greek neûron "sinew, tendon, nerve" + -al entry 1 — more at nerve entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing neural

• neural arch
• neural crest
• neural network
• neural pathway
• neural plate
• neural tube

Rhymes for neural

• crural
• dural
• jural
• mural
• pleural
• plural
• rural
• sural
• extramural
• intramural
• intrapleural
• figural

Kids Definition

neural

adjective

neu·​ral ˈn(y)u̇r-əl 

: of, relating to, or affecting a nerve or the nervous system

Medical Definition

neural

adjective

neu·​ral ˈn(y)u̇r-əl 

1

: of, relating to, or affecting a nerve or the nervous system

2

: situated in the region of or on the same side of the body as the brain and spinal cord : dorsal compare hemal sense 2

neurally

-ə-lē 

adverb