Associations to the word «Brainwave»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

BRAINWAVE, noun. (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph.
BRAINWAVE, noun. The clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche