trance — a state of mind in which someone seems to be asleep and unaware of their surroundings, but is actually conscious
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of mind in which someone seems to be asleep and unaware of their surroundings, but is actually conscious
Pronunciation (IPA): /træns/
Example Sentences
- She stared at her phone screen in a trance, scrolling through social media for three hours straight.
- The student fell into a trance during the boring math lecture and dreamed of summer vacation.
- The meditation guru taught us how to enter a peaceful trance state.
trance
NOUN[/træns/]
a state of mind in which someone seems to be asleep and unaware of their surroundings, but is actually conscious
a state of mind in which someone seems to be asleep and unaware of their surroundings, but is actually conscious
One glance reveals her trance has stopped the dance
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Trance derives from Latin transire, meaning 'to cross over' or 'to pass through,' which evolved to describe a state in which consciousness transitions to an altered condition. The term passed through Old French transir before entering Middle English.
Breakdown
trans- (across, over) + -ire (to go), from Latin transire; the prefix trans- denotes crossing or moving beyond, while -ire is the infinitive stem meaning 'to go.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She stared at her phone screen in a trance, scrolling through social media for three hours straight.”
“The student fell into a trance during the boring math lecture and dreamed of summer vacation.”
“The meditation guru taught us how to enter a peaceful trance state.”
“My grandmother goes into a trance whenever her favorite soap opera comes on TV.”
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