Definition of hypnotic
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Examples of hypnotic in a Sentence
The psychologist put her into a hypnotic state.
Riding in a car often has a hypnotic effect on babies.
the steady, hypnotic rhythm of the train
Origin and Etymology of hypnotic
French or Late Latin; French hypnotique, from Late Latin hypnoticus, from Greek hypnōtikos, from hypnoun to put to sleep, from hypnos
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Definition of hypnotic
1 : a sleep-inducing agent : soporific
2 : one that is or can be hypnotized
First Known Use of hypnotic
1681
HYPNOTIC Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of hypnotic for English Language Learners
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medical : a drug that causes sleep
HYPNOTIC Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of hypnotic for Students
1 : of or relating to hypnosis a hypnotic state
2 : having an effect like that of hypnosis a hypnotic rhythm
Medical Dictionary
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Medical Definition of hypnotic
1: a sleep-inducing agent : soporific
2: one that is or can be hypnotized
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