brainpower
|brain/pow/er|
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/ˈbreɪnˌpaʊər/
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/ˈbreɪnˌpaʊə/
intellectual capacity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'brainpower' originates from the combination of 'brain' and 'power', where 'brain' refers to the organ of thought and 'power' denotes strength or capacity.
Historical Evolution
'brainpower' was formed in modern English by combining 'brain' and 'power' to describe intellectual capacity.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the power of the brain', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to think and understand; intellectual capacity.
The company is looking for employees with strong brainpower to drive innovation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 02:06