Used in a Sentence

lobe

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for lobe.

Editorial note

Efron found that the temporal lobe of the brain's left hemisphere is responsible for sorting incoming information.

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Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form. [from 19th c.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of lobe gathered in one view.

noun

Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form. [from 19th c.]

noun

(figure skating) A semicircular pattern left on the ice as the skater travels across it. [from 20th c.]

noun

(anatomy) A clear division of an organ that can be determined at the gross anatomy level, especially one of the parts of the brain, liver or lung. [from 16th c.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for lobe.

noun

Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form. [from 19th c.]

noun

(figure skating) A semicircular pattern left on the ice as the skater travels across it. [from 20th c.]

noun

(anatomy) A clear division of an organ that can be determined at the gross anatomy level, especially one of the parts of the brain, liver or lung. [from 16th c.]

Example sentences

1

Efron found that the temporal lobe of the brain's left hemisphere is responsible for sorting incoming information.

2

Personality and intellect are therefore likely an emergent property of the entire network, not so much restricted to the frontal lobe.

3

Yes, the correct solution is structured cabling with punchdown jacks, punchdown patch panels, and commercially manufactured and certified patch and lobe cords.

4

One end of it was collapsed - it was shaped like a cross with an entrance in the ceiling of one lobe.

5

If only one lobe forms then there's a violation of conservation of angular momentum.

6

Most temporal lobe seizure patients have a much greater partial to generalized seizure ratio.

7

There's a slight chance the calcium could harden and vitrify your frontal lobe.

8

And that peculiar 'front-lobe' excitement you get when perceiving just plain cleverness.

9

Once the ice thaws, which water decides to form the single lobe?

10

Average natural IPD is around 64mm so it should be interesting to see what the occipital lobe does when this is expanded to over 8km.

11

Damage any time after there, such as to the occipital lobe of one hemisphere, could result in blindness to one half of the field of view.

12

I don't think you're disagreeing, but the nerdal lobe in my brain won't let me leave the discussion without it ending on that note.

Quote examples

1

The article says, "Thus, from the size of an animal’s neocortex, the frontal lobe in particular, you could theoretically predict the group size for that animal".

2

In particular, I have to apply frontal-lobe skills to resist the temptation to engage in the "wishful thinking" of falsely believing I have perceived a correct next move to make.

3

In particular, a few times per game, I have to apply a little bit of "frontal-lobe" or higher-level skill to prevent myself from losing my patience for constantly applying the lower-level or "perceptual" skills required by 0hh1.

4

This is modern psychosurgery, a hi-tech, experimental, descendant of the now infamous frontal lobotomy""" Accurately damaging a small, specific area which has been identified as causing a particular problem is a far cry from jabbing ice-picks through the eye sockets, scrambling the frontal lobe and claiming it's a treatment for anything from depression and hysteria to "being a bit of a twat".

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use lobe in a sentence?

Efron found that the temporal lobe of the brain's left hemisphere is responsible for sorting incoming information.

What does lobe mean?

Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form. [from 19th c.]

What part of speech is lobe?

lobe is commonly used as noun.