Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A so-called telepathic vibration supposed to be concerned in the transference of a thought from one mind to another by other than physical means of communication.
Wiktionary
- n. Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram
- n. A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the brain.
- n. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation.
WordNet 3.0
- n. (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
- n. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
- n. (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
Examples
“It was a sort of second-sight -- what they call a brainwave," Nick smiled.”
“Sometimes the 'brainwave' is not unlike opportunity-something simple which is frequently missed because it goes around disguised as hard work.”
“- – As of current, hypergraphia is understood to be triggered by changes in brainwave activity in the temporal lobe.”
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“Brainwave entrainment • Brainwave synchronization, also called brainwave entrainment, is concerned with frequency following response, a naturally occuring phenomenon in which similar frequencies tend to synchronize with each other.”
“No kidding - 20 pounders making their way upstream and into the tiny side creeks and I had a "brainwave" one year.”
“No more the 'brainwave' sudden madness which grips me telling me 'one more binge' will get me what I want …”
“If the wider applicability of the 'brainwave' is doubtful in rich nations, it's positively outlandish for not-so-rich ones.”
“To prove the efficacy of these ads, Google hired a company called NeuroFocus to conduct research measuring biometric response to the overlays through indicators such as brainwave activity, skin response, and eye tracking.”
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“In his brainwave, Bob realized that it required some approximations and a little calculus, which he could do in his head.”
“Dr Chawla noticed moments before death patients experienced a burst of brainwave activity that lasted from 30 seconds to three minutes.”
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Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘brainwave’.
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Waves and Waveforms
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brain phrases/words
how brain is used
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WF - nominal compounds (figurative)
An extensive list I have been working on for quite some time. Feel free to add more of the kind if you miss any.
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BIOL - the brain
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Rain
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