I. ˈbrüt adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French brut rough, from Latin brutus brutish, literally, heavy; akin to Latin gravis heavy — more at grieve
Date: 15th century
1. : of or relating to beasts
the ways of the brute world
2. : inanimate 1a
3. : characteristic of an animal in quality, action, or instinct: as
a. : cruel , savage
brute violence
b. : not working by reason
brute instinct
4. : purely physical
brute strength
brute force
5. : unrelievedly harsh
brute facts
brute necessity
II. noun
Date: 1611
1. : beast
2. : a brutal person