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hypnosis

hihp-NOH-sihs

Hypnosis (noun) means a trance-like state, usually brought on deliberately, in which a person becomes highly open to suggestion. Example: “Under hypnosis, she recalled details she hadn't consciously remembered.”

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A trance-like state, usually brought on deliberately, in which a person becomes highly open to suggestion.
"Under hypnosis, she recalled details she hadn't consciously remembered."
"He tried hypnosis to help him quit smoking."

How to use hypnosis

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA trance state where a person is unusually open to suggestion, often induced by a hypnotist.

Common pairings
under hypnosis induce hypnosis

Word forms

hypnoses plural

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Etymology

Coined in modern scholarly Greek from hypnos ("sleep"), filling a gap between older Greek words for "to put to sleep" and "sleep-inducing."

Origin: Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hypnosis” mean?

The word “hypnosis” means a trance-like state, usually brought on deliberately, in which a person becomes highly open to suggestion. In plain terms, a trance state where a person is unusually open to suggestion, often induced by a hypnotist.

How do you pronounce “hypnosis”?

“Hypnosis” is pronounced hihp-NOH-sihs (/hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “hypnosis” in a sentence?

Here is “hypnosis” used in a sentence: “Under hypnosis, she recalled details she hadn't consciously remembered.”

What part of speech is “hypnosis”?

“Hypnosis” is a noun.

Where does the word “hypnosis” come from?

The word “hypnosis” comes from Greek. Coined in modern scholarly Greek from hypnos ("sleep"), filling a gap between older Greek words for "to put to sleep" and "sleep-inducing.".

Is “hypnosis” a common word?

“Hypnosis” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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