trance
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noun \ˈtran(t)s\Definition of TRANCE
2
: a sleeplike state (as of deep hypnosis) usually characterized by partly suspended animation with diminished or absent sensory and motor activity
3
: a state of profound abstraction or absorption
— trance·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
See Examples of TRANCE
- The spiritual healer fell into a trance.
- He was staring out the window in a trance.
Origin of TRANCE
Middle English traunce, from Anglo-French transe death, coma, rapture, from transir to depart, die, from Latin transire to cross, pass by — more at transient
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to TRANCE
- Synonyms
- daydreaming, study, reverie, woolgathering
2trance
transitive verbtrancedtranc·ing
Definition of TRANCE
First Known Use of TRANCE
circa 1598
trance
noun \ˈtran(t)s\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of TRANCE
1
: a sleeplike altered state of consciousness (as of deep hypnosis) usually characterized by partly suspended animation with diminished or absent sensory and motor activity and subsequent lack of recall
2
: a state of profound abstraction or absorption
—trance·like \-ˌlīk\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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