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beta rhythm

be·ta rhythm
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bey-tuh or, esp. British, bee- rith -uh m]
    • /ˈbeɪ tə or, esp. British, ˈbi- ˈrɪð əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bey-tuh or, esp. British, bee- rith -uh m]
    • /ˈbeɪ tə or, esp. British, ˈbi- ˈrɪð əm/

Definitions of beta rhythm words

  • noun beta rhythm the normal electrical activity of the cerebral cortex, occurring at a frequency of 13 to 30 hertz and detectable with an electroencephalograph 3
  • noun beta rhythm a pattern of high-frequency brain waves (beta waves) observed in normal persons upon sensory stimulation, especially with light, or when they are engaging in purposeful mental activity. 1

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Origin of beta rhythm

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40; earlier beta waves, translation of German Betawellen; see alpha rhythm

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Parts of speech for Beta rhythm

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beta rhythm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.

beta rhythm usage trend in Literature

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