encephalize en · VERB
Etymology
From encephal- + -ize.
Meanings
- To migrate brain function from the subcortical centres to the cortex.
- (intransitive, of a species) To evolve a large head or brain.
- (rare, transitive) To place under control of the brain.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| encephalizing | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| encephalizes | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| encephalized | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| encephalized | Tense=Past | lexicographic |