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noun
Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm.
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noun
the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: insight, brainstorm
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Broader terms: understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy
Narrower terms: light, revelation, discovery, breakthrough, find, flash
noun
(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: brain wave, cortical potential
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bioelectricity
Narrower terms: alpha rhythm, alpha wave, beta rhythm, beta wave, delta rhythm, delta wave, theta rhythm, theta wave
History
From brain + wave.
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
