hallucinogenic — causing hallucinations; producing perceptions of things that do not really exist
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing hallucinations; producing perceptions of things that do not really exist
Pronunciation (IPA): /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/
Example Sentences
- My roommate accidentally ate a hallucinogenic mushroom and spent the night talking to the refrigerator.
- The scientist warned students about the hallucinogenic effects of certain plants found in the rainforest.
- In many countries, possessing hallucinogenic substances without a license is illegal.
hallucinogenic
ADJECTIVE[/həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/]
causing hallucinations; producing perceptions of things that do not really exist
The hallucinogenic mushroom made him see floating jellyfish in the forest.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'alucinari' (to wander in the mind, dream) combined with Greek suffix '-genic' meaning 'producing'.
Breakdown
hallucin(o)- (hallucination) + -genic (producing, causing)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate accidentally ate a hallucinogenic mushroom and spent the night talking to the refrigerator.”
“The scientist warned students about the hallucinogenic effects of certain plants found in the rainforest.”
“In many countries, possessing hallucinogenic substances without a license is illegal.”
“He swore the cat was talking to him, but it was probably just the hallucinogenic tea he drank.”
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