First Known Use: 1876
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hypnosis
noun hyp·no·sis \hip-ˈnō-səs\
: a state that resembles sleep but in which you can hear and respond to questions or suggestions
plural hyp·no·ses\-ˌsēz\
Full Definition of HYPNOSIS
1
: a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
2
: any of various conditions that resemble sleep
3
: hypnotism 1
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Origin of HYPNOSIS
New Latin
HYPNOSES Defined for Kids
hypnosis
noun hyp·no·sis \hip-ˈnō-səs\
Definition of HYPNOSIS for Kids
: a state which resembles sleep but is produced by a person who can then make suggestions to which the person in this state can respond
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hypnosis
noun hyp·no·sis \hip-ˈnō-səs\
plural hyp·no·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of HYPNOSIS
1
: a trancelike state of altered consciousness that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
2
: any of various conditions that resemble sleep
3
: hypnotism 1
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