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Illumination vs Brainwave - What's the difference?

illumination | brainwave |

As nouns the difference between illumination and brainwave

is that illumination is the act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated while brainwave is any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram.

illumination

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
  • Festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights.
  • Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See illuminate (transitive verb).

    • brainwave

    English

    Alternative forms

    * brain wave (wikipedia brainwave)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram
  • (senseid) A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm

    • Derived terms

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