neural

neu-ral · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to a nerve or the nervous system.

  2. 2.

    (computing) Relating to or denoting computer systems modeled on the human brain and nervous system.

Phrases & expressions

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    neural network — a computing system designed to simulate the brain's network of neurons
  • •
    neural pathway — a series of connected neurons that conduct signals
  • •
    neural plasticity — the brain's ability to reorganize itself

Related words

See also: brain, nerve, network, neuron
Synonyms: nervous, neurological

Etymology

From Greek neuron ("nerve, sinew") + Latin suffix -alis. The term became prominent in scientific usage in the 19th century and gained renewed importance with the development of neural networks in computing.