neuroplasticity

noun

neu·​ro·​plas·​tic·​i·​ty ˌnu̇r-ō-pla-ˈsti-sə-tē 

ˌnyu̇r-

: plasticity sense 4

Examples of neuroplasticity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This ability to adapt in response to experience is known as neuroplasticity. — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

In animal studies, psychedelics appear to induce a window of neuroplasticity, making the brain more malleable. — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026

Taking time to engage in stimulating activities—if only for a few minutes each day—can improve neuroplasticity and keep your brain healthy. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026

Research now shows that music engages nearly every region of the brain—fostering neuroplasticity and reshaping neural networks. — Bija Bennett, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neuroplasticity

• analyticity
• anharmonicity
• antigenicity
• automaticity
• cytotoxicity
• genotoxicity
• inelasticity
• monotonicity
• mutagenicity
• nephrotoxicity
• neurotoxicity
• ototoxicity

Medical Definition

neuroplasticity

noun

neu·​ro·​plas·​tic·​i·​ty ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-pla-ˈsti-sə-tē 

: plasticity sense 4

… neuroplasticity, the capacity of the brain to develop and change throughout life, something Western science once thought impossible.

—Time