brainwave | ||
1. | [ noun ] (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph | |
Synonyms: | cortical_potential brain_wave | |
Related terms: | bioelectricity alpha_rhythm beta_rhythm delta_rhythm theta_rhythm neurophysiology | |
2. | [ noun ] (psychology) the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation | |
Synonyms: | insight brainstorm | |
Related terms: | understanding discovery revelation light flash brainstorm | |
Similar spelling: |
brain_wave brainpower brain_fever brainpan brain-fag brim_over |