brainwave

See also: brain wave

English

Alternative forms

brain wave

Etymology

brain +‎ wave

Noun

brainwave (plural brainwaves)

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

Derived terms

brainwave fingerprinting

Translations

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

Chinese:
Mandarin: 腦波, 脑波 (nǎobō)
German: Gehirnwelle f

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

sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration

German: Gedankenblitz (de) m

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