hypnotic
[hɪp̚ˈnɑ.ɾɪk̚]
UK: /hɪpˈnɒ.tɪk/
HꞮP̚NⱭ · ɾɪk̚ (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
Of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism.
Etymology
From French hypnotique (“inclined to sleep, soporific”), from Late Latin hypnoticus, from Ancient Greek ὑπνωτικός (hupnōtikós, “inclined to sleep, putting to sleep, sleepy”), from ὑπνοῦν (hupnoûn, “to put to sleep”), from ὕπνος (húpnos, “sleep”).
Example Sentences
- "hypnotic seeds"
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