brainpower

noun

brain·​pow·​er ˈbrān-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

1

: intellectual ability

2

: people with developed intellectual ability

Synonyms of brainpower

• 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

The loss of experience and military brainpower had disastrous consequences, especially in Russian lives lost, during the Winter War against Finland and the early stages of World War II against Nazi Germany. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026

He is chided for his opinions on race and for believing that women have less brainpower than men. — Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

Now, researchers and oncologists need to throw their brainpower into understanding how to do that even better, whether with this drug paired with others, or with the next wave of treatments. — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026

To understand what’s next, follow the flow of money and brainpower. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Dec. 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