trance


trance

noun \ˈtran(t)s\

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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