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Definition of hypnosis

hypnosis

/hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/
hyp · no · sis
Adverb:hypnotically
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Plural:hypnoses
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Adjective:hypnotic
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hypnosis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An artificially induced trance state resembling sleep, characterized by heightened responsiveness to suggestion and direction, or the practice of inducing such a state.

Example

"The psychologist used clinical hypnosis to help the patient overcome a lifelong fear of flying."

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hyphenate
hyphenated
hyphenation
hypnosis
hypnotherapist
hypnotherapy
hypnotic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1840s by Scottish surgeon James Braid (initially as 'neuro-hypnotism'), derived from the Ancient Greek 'hypnos' meaning 'sleep' (and the name of the Greek god of sleep) combined with the suffix '-osis' denoting a condition or state.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hypnosis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hypnosis
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