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/
Korean meaning: 뇌파, 뇌에서 발생하는 전기적 활동
Korean pronunciation: 브**레**인 웨**이**브
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.
Monitor the main wave, train save the brain wave!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
20세기 초 뇌과학 발달과 함께 등장한 복합어로, 뇌(brain)에서 발생하는 파동(wave) 같은 전기적 신호를 의미하게 되었고, 이후 '번뜩이는 아이디어'라는 비유적 의미도 갖게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“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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