hypnosis
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.”
How to use hypnosis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA trance state where a person is unusually open to suggestion, often induced by a hypnotist.
Word forms
hypnoses plural
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Under _____, she recalled details she hadn't consciously remembered.
Etymology
Coined in modern scholarly Greek from hypnos ("sleep"), filling a gap between older Greek words for "to put to sleep" and "sleep-inducing."
Rhymes for hypnosis
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.