Brainwave (Noun)
Meaning 1
(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The electroencephalograph recorded a series of brainwaves that indicated the patient was in a state of deep relaxation.
- During the experiment, the researchers monitored the brainwaves of the participants to see how they responded to different stimuli.
- The brainwaves of the sleeping child were slower and more synchronized than those of the awake child.
- The neuroscientist studied the brainwaves of individuals with epilepsy to better understand the underlying causes of the condition.
- The brainwaves of the meditating monk showed a high level of alpha activity, indicating a state of deep relaxation and focus.
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Meaning 2
The clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.