brainwave

Noun

Meaning

(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph

the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

brain wave insight brainstorm cortical potential example find idea creation brain discovery inspiration boost flash impulse genius
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Antonyms

ignorance absurdity stupidity idiocy truth wrong idea
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Hypernyms

understanding apprehension discernment savvy bioelectricity

Hyponyms

light find discovery flash revelation breakthrough

Phrases with the word

brainwave fingerprinting

Examples

Also taken out was Brainwave (Christopher James Baker). Source: Internet

Courtney objected; after all, she had witnessed Principal Anya Bowin, his wife, attempting to wake Brainwave up with a fiddle. Source: Internet

He specializes in memory alteration and brainwashing, having an army of mindless servants and easily curing Brainwave of his post-coma amnesia. Source: Internet

But instead, Batman destroys the Riddler's brainwave collecting device, causing the Riddler to suffer a mental breakdown. Source: Internet

RMA Director of Public Programs Tim McHenry says the exhibit’s connection to their Brainwave Festival theme is “tangential, admittedly, but the reference is nonetheless there.” Source: Internet

The ISA was dealt a huge blow when Dragon King, Brainwave and Icicle died in battle. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

brainwashing techniques brainwashing technology brainwashy brainwave fingerprinting brainwide brainwipe