hypnotic
[ hip-not-ik ]
/ hɪpˈnɒt ɪk /
adjective
noun
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British Dictionary definitions for hypnotic
hypnotic
/ (hɪpˈnɒtɪk) /
adjective
of, relating to, or producing hypnosis or sleep
(of a person) susceptible to hypnotism
noun
a drug or agent that induces sleep
a person susceptible to hypnosis
Derived forms of hypnotic
hypnotically, adverbWord Origin for hypnotic
C17: from Late Latin hypnōticus, from Greek hupnōtikos, from hupnoun to put to sleep, from hupnos sleep
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Medical definitions for hypnotic
hypnotic
[ hĭp-nŏt′ĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to hypnotism or hypnosis.
Inducing or tending to induce sleep; soporific.
n.
An agent that causes sleep.
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