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Definition of Brainwave
1. Noun. (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph.
Exact synonyms: Brain Wave, Cortical Potential
Category relationships: Neurophysiology
Specialized synonyms: Alpha Rhythm, Alpha Wave, Beta Rhythm, Beta Wave, Delta Rhythm, Delta Wave, Theta Rhythm, Theta Wave
Generic synonyms: Bioelectricity
Category relationships: Neurophysiology
Specialized synonyms: Alpha Rhythm, Alpha Wave, Beta Rhythm, Beta Wave, Delta Rhythm, Delta Wave, Theta Rhythm, Theta Wave
Generic synonyms: Bioelectricity
2. Noun. The clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation.
Exact synonyms: Brainstorm, Insight
Generic synonyms: Apprehension, Discernment, Savvy, Understanding
Specialized synonyms: Light, Revelation, Breakthrough, Discovery, Find, Flash
Derivative terms: Brainstorm
Generic synonyms: Apprehension, Discernment, Savvy, Understanding
Specialized synonyms: Light, Revelation, Breakthrough, Discovery, Find, Flash
Derivative terms: Brainstorm
Definition of Brainwave
1. Noun. Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram ¹
2. Noun. A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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