Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

delta wave

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.00 in modern English

Syllables: delta wave
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A high-amplitude neural oscillation with a frequency between 0.5 and 4 hertz, usually associated with the deep stage 3 of NREM sleep.

Inflected Forms

delta waves (plural)

Synonyms

delta rhythm

Questions

What does delta wave mean?: A high-amplitude neural oscillation with a frequency between 0.5 and 4 hertz, usually associated with the deep stage 3 of NREM sleep.

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