autohypnosis

noun

au·to·hyp·no·sis ˌȯ-tō-hip-ˈnō-səs

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: self-induced and usually automatic hypnosis : self-hypnosis

autohypnotic

ˌȯ-tō-hip-ˈnä-tik

adjective

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New York Times, 19 Jan. 2021

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Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of autohypnosis was in 1889

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“Autohypnosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autohypnosis. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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autohypnosis

noun

au·to·hyp·no·sis ˌȯt-ō-hip-ˈnō-səs

plural autohypnoses -ˌsēz

: self-induced and usually automatic hypnosis

autohypnotic

-ˈnät-ik

adjective

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