1noun
the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
01 Word definition
cortex
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is CORTEX a word?
Yes. CORTEX is a 6-letter noun. the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-O-R-T-E-XHow do you spell CORTEX?
CORTEX contains 6 letters, begins with C, and ends with X.
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2noun
the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗cerebral cortexcerebral mantlepallium
02 Letter breakdown
How is CORTEX spelled?
C1O2R3T4E5X6
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How do you spell CORTEX?
CORTEX is spelled C-O-R-T-E-X. It contains 6 letters.