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brain–dead
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brain–dead
(adjective)
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brain–dead
/
ˈ
breɪnˌdɛd/
adjective
brain–dead
/
ˈ
breɪnˌdɛd/
adjective
Learner's definition of BRAIN–DEAD
1
medical
:
showing no sign of activity in the brain
:
having no brain function
Doctors determined that she was
brain-dead
.
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informal
:
very stupid
You would have to be
brain-dead
not to see the problem.
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not able to function normally
I'll be
brain-dead
in the morning if I don't get some sleep.
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