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

Smart rings, neural headbands and glucose monitors stream biometric information to dashboards, allowing users and clinicians to interpret trends precisely. —Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025

This milestone gives the Austin company a strong position in a competitive space, shaping the future of neural technology. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025

The researchers believe the findings could eventually inform wearable devices that assist balance or robotic training systems that teach patients to adapt to slower neural feedback. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025

During this phase, the brain works to make neural connections shorter, and therefore more efficient – both in specific regions and across the entire brain. —New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2025

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
• extramural
• intramural
• intrapleural
• figural
• flexural

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