BRAINWAVE

insight, brainstorm, brainwave

(noun) the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

brainwave, brain wave, cortical potential

(noun) (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

brainwave (plural brainwaves)

Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram

A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm

Source: Wiktionary



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9 June 2025

HERMAPHRODITE

(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made


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Coffee Trivia

There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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