hypnogenesis

[ hip-nuh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

1. induction of the hypnotic state.

hypnogenesis

/ ˌhɪpnəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs; ˌhɪpnəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk /

noun

1. psychol the induction of sleep or hypnosis

Derived Forms

• ˌhypnogeˈnetically, adverb
• hypnogenetic, adjective

Other Words From

• hyp·no·ge·net·ic [hip-noh-j, uh, -, net, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypnogenesis¹

First recorded in 1885–90; hypno- + -genesis