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Hypnosis

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hypnosis is a noun meaning Any of various sleep-like conditions.

Meaning

Any of various sleep-like conditions.

More Meanings

  1. The art or skill of hypnotism.
  2. A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.

Example Sentences

self-hypnosis
under hypnosis
clinical hypnosis
She entered a state of deep hypnosis.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hypnotism, mesmerism, mesmerization, trance, spell, entrancement.

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