hypnosis

Meanings

Plural: hypnoses

Noun

a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.
Any of various sleep-like conditions.
The art or skill of hypnotism.

Origin / Etymology

Derived from hypn(otic) + -osis (“state”, “condition”, nominal derivational suffix).

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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