brainwave
brainwave
n [ˈbreɪnˌweɪv]
n
Informal a sudden inspiration or idea Also brainstorm
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| Noun | 1. | brainwave - (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph 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 situationdiscernment, 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 flash - a sudden brilliant understanding; "he had a flash of intuition" |
brainwave
Translations
brainwave [ˈbreɪnˌweɪv] n (fam) → idea brillante, lampo di genio
brainwave [ˈbreɪnˌweɪv] n (fam) → idea brillante, lampo di genio
brainwave [ˈbreɪnˌweɪv] n (fam) → idea brillante, lampo di genio
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