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brain wave

brain wave is the alternative form of brainwave.

Meaning of brainwave

Noun

brainwave (plural brainwaves)

  1. Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram.
  2. A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm.

Forms of brain wave

pluralbrain waves

Questions about brain wave

What is brain wave the alternative form of?
Brain wave is the alternative form of brainwave.

Words near brain wave in the dictionary

  1. brain viruses
  2. brain wash
  3. brain washed
  4. brain washes
  5. brain washing
  6. brain wave
  7. brain waves
  8. brain weary
  9. brain worker
  10. brain workers
  11. brain worm

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