brainwave

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brainwave(n = noun.phenomenon) brain wave, cortical potential - (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph; Array

has particulars: alpha rhythm, alpha wave, beta rhythm, beta wave, delta rhythm, delta wave, theta rhythm, theta wave

is a kind of bioelectricity

brainwave(n = noun.cognition) brainstorm, insight - the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation; Array

is a kind of apprehension, discernment, savvy, understanding

has particulars: light, revelation, breakthrough, discovery, find, flash

brainwave, n.

rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the brain. [WordNet 1.5]
the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation. [WordNet 1.5]

brainwave, n.
1 (usu. in pl.) an electrical impulse in the brain.
2 colloq. a sudden bright idea.

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