hypnoidal
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of hypnoidal
First recorded in 1895–1900; hypn- ( def. ) + -oid + -al 1
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If the dreams cannot be voluntarily recalled, they are brought to light by means of hypnotism, psycho-analysis, or the employment of what is known as the "hypnoidal" state—as induced by Dr. Boris Sidis.
From The Problems of Psychical Research Experiments and Theories in the Realm of the Supernormal by Hereward Carrington
It was a light fragmentary sleep, that moves in and out of some strange hypnoidal state where the lower consciousness and the normal consciousness wrestle for the control of reason.
From In the Heart of a Fool by William Allen White
In recent years, this quiet, peaceful condition, with eyes closed, thorough relaxation and absolute attention, has sometimes been spoken of as the hypnoidal state.
From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
In this hypnoidal state a strongly heightened suggestibility exists and trivial external causes give daydreams their direction.
From Pathology of Lying, accusation, and swindling: a study in forensic psychology by William Healy
It is not a new invention as this term hypnoidal might seem to indicate, but is as old as our history at least.
From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
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