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brain wave

–noun
1. Usually, brain waves. Medicine/Medical. electrical potentials or impulses given off by brain tissue. Compare alpha rhythm, beta rhythm, delta rhythm.
2. Informal. a sudden idea or inspiration; brainstorm.

Origin:
1865–70
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