brain wave — electrical activity produced by the brain, detectable by electroencephalography
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: electrical activity produced by the brain, detectable by electroencephalography
Pronunciation (IPA): /breɪn weɪv/
Example Sentences
- My brain waves must be completely flat because I can't think of anything for this essay.
- The EEG machine recorded unusual brain wave patterns during the experiment.
- She had a brain wave and decided to use chocolate instead of vanilla in the recipe.
brain wave
NOUN[/breɪn weɪv/]
electrical activity produced by the brain, detectable by electroencephalography

She had a sudden brain wave and sketched the invention on a napkin.

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“My brain waves must be completely flat because I can't think of anything for this essay.”
“The EEG machine recorded unusual brain wave patterns during the experiment.”
“She had a brain wave and decided to use chocolate instead of vanilla in the recipe.”
“My brain waves are apparently on vacation because I just put salt in my coffee instead of sugar.”
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