brainwave
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brainwave
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From brain + wave.
noun brainwaves · brain wave
- 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.
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noun any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain
| 日本語 | 脳波 nōha |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 腦波 /脑波 nǎobō |
| Français | onde cérébrale |
| Deutsch | Gehirnwelle, Gehirnstrom |
noun sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration
| 中文 | 靈光一閃 /灵光一闪 língguāngyīshǎn |
|---|---|
| Français | éclair de génie |
| Deutsch | Gedankenblitz |
Talk about this word "brainwave." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/brainwave. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. brainwave. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/brainwave "brainwave." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/brainwave.
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@misc{brainwave_2026,
title = {brainwave},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/brainwave},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
