synaptic

Meaning

Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.

Of or relating to a synapse or synapses.

Example Sentences

Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.

Synaptic connections strengthen as we learn new things.

Synonyms

neural, neurochemical, transmission-related, Neural, Brain-related, Cognitive

Entry 1

neural, neurochemical, transmission-related

Entry 2

Neural, Brain-related, Cognitive

Antonyms

non-neural, unconnected, non-functional, Non-neural, Unrelated to the Brain, Peripheral

Entry 1

non-neural, unconnected, non-functional

Entry 2

Non-neural, Unrelated to the Brain, Peripheral