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Brainwave

Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram

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📖 Definitions of "Brainwave"

noun

1
Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram
2
A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm

🔄 Synonyms of "Brainwave"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
insightnoun	Power of acute observation and deduction
brainstormnoun	(transitive) To think up (ideas); especially, to do so creatively.
brain wavenoun	Alternative form of brainwave. [Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram.]
cortical potentialnoun	(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Brainwave"

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Word	Definition
brain wavenoun	Alternative form of brainwave. [Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram.]
insightnoun	Power of acute observation and deduction
brainstormnoun	A session of brainstorming, investigating a problem to try to find solutions.
cortical potentialnoun	(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
beta wavenoun	(neurology) An electrical signal produced by the brain while the subject mentally active.
alpha wavenoun	(neurology) An electrical signal produced by the brain while the subject is relaxed.
electroencephalophonenoun	An experimental musical instrument or diagnostic tool which uses brainwaves (measured in the same way as an EEG) to generate or modulate sounds.
electroencephalogramnoun	(neurology) A recording of electrical brain activity (brain waves) made by an electroencephalograph.
neurometricsnoun	The measurement of electrical activity (brain waves) within the brain
electroencephalographnoun	(neurology) An instrument used for recording electrical brain activity.
electroencephalographynoun	(neurology) The measurement and recording of electrical activity in the brain for diagnostic purposes.
electro-encephalographynoun	Alternative spelling of electroencephalography. [(neurology) The measurement and recording of electrical activity in the brain for diagnostic purposes.]
electrogramnoun	(physiology) A record of the electrical activity of an organ
electrencephalographynoun	Alternative form of electroencephalography. [(neurology) The measurement and recording of electrical activity in the brain for diagnostic purposes.]
electrographynoun	The recording of the electrical activity of part of the body
encephalogramnoun	(medicine) An image of the brain obtained by encephalography.
electrocorticogramnoun	A record of the electrical activity of the brain obtained through electrodes in direct contact with the exposed cerebral cortex
brain fingerprintingnoun	(neuroscience) A forensic technique that uses electroencephalography to determine whether specific information is stored in a subject's brain.
neurofeedbacknoun	The presentation of realtime feedback on brainwave activity, as measured by sensors on the scalp, sometimes offered as a means of therapy.
gamma wavenoun	A pattern of neural oscillation in humans, with a frequency between 25 and 100 Hz.