hypnotic

[hɪp̚ˈnɑ.ɾɪk̚]

UK: /hɪpˈnɒ.tɪk/

HꞮP̚NⱭ · ɾɪk̚ (2 syllables)

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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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