brainwave

brainwave

n [ˈbreɪnˌweɪv]

n

Informal a sudden inspiration or idea Also brainstorm

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	brainwave - (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph brain wave, cortical potential 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 bioelectricity - electric phenomena in animals or plants 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) theta rhythm, theta wave - the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed and drowsy; occurs with low frequency and low amplitude
	2.	brainwave - the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation brainstorm, insight discernment, savvy, understanding, apprehension - the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect" light - mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?" revelation - an enlightening or astonishing disclosure breakthrough, find, discovery - a productive insight flash - a sudden brilliant understanding; "he had a flash of intuition"

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brainwave

noun idea, thought, wheeze, bright idea, stroke of genius In 1980 she had a brainwave that changed her life.

Translations

brainwave [ˈbreɪnweɪv] N

1. (Brit) → idea f luminosa, idea f genial

2. brainwaves (Med) → ondas fpl cerebrales

brainwave [ˈbreɪnweɪv] n (British) → idée f de génie

brainwave [ˈbreɪnˌweɪv] n (fam) → idea brillante, lampo di genio