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brainwaven [ˈbreɪnˌweɪv] n Informal a sudden inspiration or idea Also brainstorm
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | brainwave - (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalographneurophysiology - 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) 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 situationlight - mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?" revelation - an enlightening or astonishing disclosure flash - a sudden brilliant understanding; "he had a flash of intuition" |
brainwavenoun idea, thought, wheeze, bright idea, stroke of genius In 1980 she had a brainwave that changed her life.
Translations brainwave [ˈbreɪnweɪv] n (British) → idée f de génie
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