Meaning of the word brainwave in English
What does brainwave mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
brainwave
US /ˈbreɪn.weɪv/
UK /ˈbreɪn.weɪv/
Noun
1.
a sudden clever idea
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I had a sudden brainwave and knew how to solve the problem.
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Her latest brainwave was to turn the spare room into a home cinema.
2.
electrical activity in the brain
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Scientists are studying the patterns of brainwaves during sleep.
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An EEG measures the electrical activity, or brainwaves, in the brain.