neuroplasticity

noun

neu·​ro·​plas·​tic·​i·​ty ˌnu̇r-ō-pla-ˈsti-sə-tē 

ˌnyu̇r-

: plasticity sense 4

Examples of neuroplasticity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But, more than that, the researchers said that the hyperconnected dopaminergic pathways could indicate neuroplasticity, the ability of the brain to reorganize itself in response to injury, which may aid recovery. —New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025

Practicing a foreign language, learning new information, or taking on a challenging puzzle can protect a person’s neuroplasticity (AKA the ability for neurons to connect, reorganize, and rewire). —Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025

It's deeply rooted in neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to change its structure and function throughout life. —Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Neuroscience reveals that neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to form new neural connections—is enhanced through challenging experiences. —Dale Whelehan, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neuroplasticity

• analyticity
• anharmonicity
• antigenicity
• automaticity
• cytotoxicity
• genotoxicity
• inelasticity
• monotonicity
• mutagenicity
• nephrotoxicity
• neurotoxicity
• ototoxicity

Medical Definition

neuroplasticity

noun

neu·​ro·​plas·​tic·​i·​ty ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-pla-ˈsti-sə-tē 

: plasticity sense 4

… neuroplasticity, the capacity of the brain to develop and change throughout life, something Western science once thought impossible.

—Time