hypnosis — an artificially induced trance-like state resembling sleep, in which a person has heightened susceptibility to suggestion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an artificially induced trance-like state resembling sleep, in which a person has heightened susceptibility to suggestion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɪpnoʊsɪs/
Example Sentences
- Bob tried hypnosis to quit smoking but ended up believing he was a chicken for three hours.
- The doctor recommended hypnosis as an alternative treatment for chronic pain.
- During hypnosis, she suddenly remembered where she had left her car keys 10 years ago.
hypnosis
NOUN[/ˈhɪpnoʊsɪs/]
an artificially induced trance-like state resembling sleep, in which a person has heightened susceptibility to suggestion
The therapist guides her into deep hypnosis with a slow swinging pocket watch.
Through hypnosis, diagnosis meets prognosis.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep in classical mythology, son of Nyx (goddess of night). The term was adapted in the 19th century to denote an altered state of consciousness resembling sleep, based on the mythological figure's association with inducing deep slumber.
Breakdown
Hypnos- (the sleep god, from Greek hypnos meaning 'sleep') + -osis (suffix denoting a state or condition, from Greek -osis).
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📝Examples
“Bob tried hypnosis to quit smoking but ended up believing he was a chicken for three hours.”
“The doctor recommended hypnosis as an alternative treatment for chronic pain.”
“During hypnosis, she suddenly remembered where she had left her car keys 10 years ago.”
“Research shows that hypnosis can be effective in managing anxiety disorders.”
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