Meanings
nounalpha rhythm (plural alpha rhythms)
plural alpha rhythms
- Natural rhythmic electrical activity in the brain, occurring at a frequency of about 8 to 12 Hz.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounthe normal brainwave in the electroencephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed; occurs with a frequency of 8-12 hertz
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alpha rhythm. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alpha%20rhythm
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“alpha rhythm.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alpha%20rhythm. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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