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brainwave
In British English, this term is frequently used to describe a sudden flash of inspiration or a brilliant idea. It carries a positive, energetic connotation, suggesting a moment of mental clarity that resolves a difficult problem. In American English, "brainstorm" is more common for the act of generating ideas, while "brainwave" is less frequent in casual speech.
In a medical or scientific context, the word refers to the literal electrical oscillations of the brain. This usage is technical and neutral, devoid of the "eureka" excitement associated with the idiomatic sense. It is typically used in the plural when discussing patterns or frequencies (e.g., alpha or beta waves).
Meanings
Examples
I just had a sudden brainwave about how to fix the leak.
Wait, I have a brainwave. Let us take the scenic route instead.
Maybe a brainwave will strike me while I am in the shower.
The detective had a brainwave that revealed the killer's motive.
I need a brainwave to finish this project by tomorrow morning.
The EEG monitor displayed the patient's brainwave patterns in real time.
Certain frequencies of brainwave activity are associated with deep sleep.
Certain frequencies of brainwave activity are associated with deep sleep.
He wondered if his brainwave was actually a stroke of genius or just a whim.