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brain wave


brain wave

noun

Definition of BRAIN WAVE

1
: brainstorm 2a
2
a : rhythmic fluctuations of voltage between parts of the brain resulting in the flow of an electric current b : a current produced by brain waves

First Known Use of BRAIN WAVE

1890

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