brainpower

noun

brain·​pow·​er ˈbrān-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

1

: intellectual ability

2

: people with developed intellectual ability

Synonyms

• intellect
• intelligence
• sense

Examples of brainpower in a Sentence

The brainpower of the staff constitutes the company's greatest asset.

The product is supposed to boost your brainpower.

The company is increasing efforts to recruit scientific brainpower.

Recent Examples on the Web

When too much brainpower goes toward meeting basic needs like rent or groceries, long-term thinking and innovation fade, depriving society of creativity and progress. —Scott Ellis, Time, 17 Oct. 2025

In that case, researchers would focus their brainpower on the last hurdles standing in the way of the AI holy grail: predictability and interpretability. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025

There is no detail Nancy doesn’t tend to with a lot of attention and a lot of brainpower. —Rachel Handler, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2025

This session will dive into the basics of brain function, with activities to test your brainpower and an introduction to future career opportunities. —Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for brainpower

• airpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• sunflower
• wallflower
• watchtower
• wildflower