Brainwave
noun
A sudden clever idea or a moment of inspiration.
She had a brainwave that helped solve the complex problem.
Often appears as...
- sudden brainwave
- creative brainwave
Usage tips
Neutral
moment of inspiration, flash of insight, creative idea
noun
The electrical activity of the brain that can be measured by an electroencephalogram (EEG).
The doctor monitored his brainwaves during the sleep study.
Often appears as...
- brainwave patterns
- measuring brainwaves
Usage tips
Formal
brainwave activity, brainwave monitoring, brainwave analysis
noun
A sudden clever idea or a moment of inspiration.
She had a brainwave that helped solve the complex problem.
Often appears as...
- sudden brainwave
- creative brainwave
Usage tips
Neutral
moment of inspiration, flash of insight, creative idea
noun
The electrical activity of the brain that can be measured by an electroencephalogram (EEG).
The doctor monitored his brainwaves during the sleep study.
Often appears as...
- brainwave patterns
- measuring brainwaves
Usage tips
Formal
brainwave activity, brainwave monitoring, brainwave analysis
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
The term 'brainwave' is best used in informal discussions about ideas.
She had a brainwave during the meeting, which was helpful.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
It conveys positive surprise or excitement about an idea.
His brainwave transformed the project's direction.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
Use it in casual contexts. Avoid in formal writing.
The professor didn't find that idea to be much of a brainwave.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
The term 'brainwave' is best used in informal discussions about ideas.
She had a brainwave during the meeting, which was helpful.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
It conveys positive surprise or excitement about an idea.
His brainwave transformed the project's direction.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
Use it in casual contexts. Avoid in formal writing.
The professor didn't find that idea to be much of a brainwave.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
The term 'brainwave' is best used in informal discussions about ideas.
She had a brainwave during the meeting, which was helpful.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
It conveys positive surprise or excitement about an idea.
His brainwave transformed the project's direction.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
Use it in casual contexts. Avoid in formal writing.
The professor didn't find that idea to be much of a brainwave.
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