theta wave
theta wave · theta waves
A type of electrical activity in the brainA type of electrical activity in the brain; a brain wave with a frequency of 4-8 hertz.
Meaning
1 sensesA type of electrical activity in the brain; a brain wave with a frequency of 4-8 hertz.
More definitions
- the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed and drowsy; occurs with low frequency and low amplitude
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From theta + wave.From theta + wave.
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Forms
plural: theta waves| Singular | theta wave |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed and drowsy; occurs with low frequency and low amplitude:theta rhythm
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedtheta rhythm