Definition of brainwaves Brainwaves
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Wiktionary 
- brainwaves (Noun)
Plural of brainwave.
Part of speech
🔤- brainwaves, noun, plural of brainwave.
WordNet
NounPlural: brainwaves |
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| brainwave - (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph | ||
| brain wave, cortical potential | ||
| bioelectricity electric phenomena in animals or plants | ||
| neurophysiology the branch of neuroscience that studies the physiology of the nervous system | ||
| alpha rhythm, alpha wave the normal brainwave in the electroencephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed; occurs with a frequency of 8-12 hertz | ||
| beta rhythm, beta wave the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake and alert; occurs with a frequency between 12 and 30 hertz | ||
| delta rhythm, delta wave the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person in deep dreamless sleep; occurs with high voltage and low frequency (1 to 4 hertz) | ||
| brainwave - the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation | ||
| insight, brainstorm | ||
| savvy, apprehension, understanding, discernment the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar" | ||
| light any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights" | ||
| revelation an enlightening or astonishing disclosure | ||
| find, breakthrough, discovery making an important discovery | ||
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Wiktionary
- brainwave (Noun)
Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram. - brainwave (Noun)
A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm.
Part of speech
🔤- brainwave, noun, singular of brainwaves.
