Hypnosis Meaning
/hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.
nounAny of various sleep-like conditions.
Sentence Examples
The hypnotist said, "All hypnosis is self hypnosis."
Hypnosis can't make you do anything against your will.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The skilled therapist used ____ to help the patient recall forgotten childhood memories.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The experienced therapist used deep ____ to help the patient recall memories from childhood.
Word Origin & History
From modern scholarly Ancient Greek ὕπνωσις (húpnōsis), which formation closes the derivational gap between the ancient words ὑπνόω (hupnóō, “I put to sleep”) and ὑπνωτικός (hupnōtikós, “sleep-inducing, soporific”). Ultimately traces back to ὕπνος (húpnos, “sleep”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The skilled therapist used ____ to help the patient recall forgotten childhood memories.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The experienced therapist used deep ____ to help the patient recall memories from childhood.