alpha-waves
al·pha-Waves
A a Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-fuh weyvz]
- /ˈæl fə weɪvz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-fuh weyvz]
- /ˈæl fə weɪvz/
Definition of alpha-waves word
- noun alpha-waves a pattern of slow brain waves (alpha waves) in normal persons at rest with closed eyes, thought by some to be associated with an alert but daydreaming mind. 1
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Origin of alpha-waves
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40; earlier alpha waves, translation of German Alphawellen, term used by their discoverer, German physician Hans Berger (1873-1941)
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Parts of speech for Alpha-waves
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alpha-waves popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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