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macrocephalous

macrocephalous

9.9
Having an unusually large head and brain
  • adjective
  • /ˌmækroʊˈsɛfələs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : macrocefálico
  • The doctor explained that the infant was macrocephalous and would need further tests.

Examples

  • The syndrome is characterized by macrocephalous features and delayed physical development.

  • The macrocephalous child was noted for his remarkable intelligence.

  • Some plants in the family are classified as macrocephalous due to their unusually large flower heads.

  • Isn't it fascinating how some species are macrocephalous?

  • The doctor explained that the infant was macrocephalous and would need further tests.

  • The syndrome is characterized by macrocephalous features and delayed physical development.

  • The child with macrocephalous traits often requires special educational support.

Synonyms

macrencephalic
vsmacrocephalous
  • Specialized
9.9

A person or animal with an unusually large skull that holds a big brain

includes both abnormal head size and brain enlargement
macrencephalous
vsmacrocephalous
  • Specialized
9.9

A skull with a large space for the brain

emphasizes both head enlargement and brain enlargement together
macrocephalic
vsmacrocephalous
  • Specialized
9.9

A person or animal with a very large head often because of a medical problem

focuses on both head and brain being abnormally large rather than head only
large-headed
vsmacrocephalous
5.0

A person, animal, or object with a head much bigger than its body

specifies that both head and brain are abnormally large rather than just head size

Antonyms

microcephalous
  • Specialized
9.9

A person born with a much smaller head and brain

How Big

macrocephalous
  • Specialized
9.9
microcephalous
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

macrocephalous positive

Morphology

macrocephalous = macro + cephal + ous

Although the word is formally built from macro- + cephal- + -ous, cephal- is not an independent English word, so most learners cannot reliably infer the meaning from the parts.

Etymology

Macrocephalous comes from Greek parts macro- meaning 'large' and cephal- meaning 'head', so it literally means 'large-headed' and is used for people, animals, or plants with a very big head.