alpha rhythm

al·pha rhythm

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fuh rith -uh m]
- /ˈæl fə ˈrɪð əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fuh rith -uh m]
- /ˈæl fə ˈrɪð əm/

Definitions of alpha rhythm words

noun alpha rhythm the normal bursts of electrical activity from the cerebral cortex of a drowsy or inactive person, occurring at a frequency of 8 to 12 hertz and detectable with an electroencephalograph 3
noun alpha rhythm 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 rhythm

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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alpha rhythm 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 72% 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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