brainwave en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From brain + wave.
Meanings
- Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram.
- A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brainwaves | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| brain wave | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (12)
de Gedankenblitz (sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration) · fr onde cérébrale (any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain) · ja 脳波 (any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain) · de Gehirnstrom (any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain) · hu agyhullám (any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain) · tl liboy ng utak (any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain) · cmn 靈光一閃 /灵光一闪 (sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration) · fi aivoaalto (any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain) · fi älynväläys (sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration) · fr éclair de génie (sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration) · cmn 腦波 /脑波 (any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain) · de Gehirnwelle (any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain)