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