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brainwave
brainwave /ˈbreɪnweɪv/
noun
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The clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
(
brainstorm
, brainwave
, insight
)
the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
Her insight into the issue provided a fresh perspective.
Her insight into the issue provided a fresh perspective.
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(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
(
brain wave
, brainwave
, cortical potential
)
(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
Usumbura
Usumbura /ˌuːsʌmˈbʊrə/
noun
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The capital and largest city of Burundi
(
Bujumbura
, capital of Burundi
, Usumbura
)
the capital and largest city of Burundi
Usumbura was renamed Bujumbura when Burundi became independent in 1962
Usumbura was renamed Bujumbura when Burundi became independent in 1962
perennial
perennial /pɝˈɛniːəl/
adjective
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(
)
(botany) lasting three seasons or more
(
perennial
)
(botany) lasting three seasons or more
The common buttercup is a popular perennial plant
the common buttercup is a popular perennial plant
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Recurring again and again
(
perennial
, recurrent
, repeated
)
recurring again and again
Perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements
perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements
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Lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal
(
perennial
)
lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal
Perennial happiness
perennial happiness
noun
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(botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more
(
perennial
)
(botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more
Peonies are a beautiful perennial that come back year after year
Peonies are a beautiful perennial that come back year after year
