hypnotic

Definitions


[hɪpˈnɒtɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or producing hypnosis
(e.g: a hypnotic state)

- (of a drug) sleep-inducing


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Origin:
early 17th century: from French hypnotique, via late Latin from Greek hupnōtikos ‘causing sleep’, from hupnoun ‘put to sleep’, from hupnos ‘sleep’


[hɪpˈnɒtɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sleep-inducing drug
(e.g: hypnotics may be prescribed)

- a person under or open to hypnosis


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: from French hypnotique, via late Latin from Greek hupnōtikos ‘causing sleep’, from hupnoun ‘put to sleep’, from hupnos ‘sleep’




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