adj
cortical
KAW-tih-kuhl
Cortical (adj) means relating to the outer layer (cortex) of an organ, especially the brain. Example: “The scan showed unusual cortical activity during the memory task.”
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Relating to the outer layer (cortex) of an organ, especially the brain.
"The scan showed unusual cortical activity during the memory task."
How to use cortical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe adjective form of "cortex" — describing anything to do with that outer layer.
Common pairings
cortical activity
cortical tissue
cortical damage
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Etymology
From Latin cortex ("bark"), plus the adjective ending -al.
Rhymes for cortical
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What does “cortical” mean?
The word “cortical” means relating to the outer layer (cortex) of an organ, especially the brain. In plain terms, the adjective form of "cortex" — describing anything to do with that outer layer.
How do you pronounce “cortical”?
“Cortical” is pronounced KAW-tih-kuhl (/ˈkɔɹ.tɪ.kəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “cortical” in a sentence?
Here is “cortical” used in a sentence: “The scan showed unusual cortical activity during the memory task.”
What part of speech is “cortical”?
“Cortical” is an adjective.
Where does the word “cortical” come from?
The word “cortical” comes from Latin. From Latin cortex ("bark"), plus the adjective ending -al.
