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Synaptic

Definition

adjective

Relating to or involving a synapse, the junction between two nerve cells.

Senses

1. Biology

Relating to or involving the synapse, which is the microscopic gap between neurons where nerve impulses are transmitted.

Example sentence: The synaptic connection between the neurons allows for the transmission of electrical signals in the brain.

2. Computer Science

Referring to a type of artificial neural network inspired by the biological synapse.

Example sentence: Deep learning models often use synaptic connections to simulate the behavior of neural networks.

3. Psychology

Pertaining to the transmission of signals between nerve cells in the brain, particularly in relation to learning and memory.

Example sentence: The formation of new synaptic connections in the brain is essential for memory consolidation.