brainwave

See also: brain wave

Contents

EnglishEdit

Alternative formsEdit

• brain wave

EtymologyEdit

brain +‎ wave

NounEdit

brainwave (plural brainwaves)

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

Derived termsEdit

• brainwave fingerprinting

TranslationsEdit

any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 腦波, 脑波 (nǎobō)

• German: Gehirnwelle f

• Japanese: 脳波 (のうは, nōha)
• Tagalog: liboy ng utak

sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration

• German: Gedankenblitz (de) m