alpha state

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Definition of alpha state in English English dictionary

This is the state of brain activity characterized by waves ranging from 8 to 13 cycles per second. Resembling a light trance, it is the condition one experiences during meditation, daydreaming, just prior to sleep (hypnagogic), and just after waking (hypnopompic)

Hyphenation

al·pha state

Turkish pronunciation

älfı steyt

Pronunciation

/ˈalfə ˈstāt/ /ˈælfə ˈsteɪt/