hypnoidal

[ hip-noid-l ]

adjective

, Psychology.

1. characterizing a state that resembles mild hypnosis but that is usually induced by other than hypnotic means.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypnoidal¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; hypn- ( def ) + -oid + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Hypnosis, or the milder form of it spoken of as the hypnoidal state, may enable the patient to recall them more vividly by enabling him to concentrate his attention, but there are always risks that suggestion will vitiate the old story in these cases.

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Hypnotism.—How much pure psychotherapy may mean for many of these obstinate cases of lumbago and sciatica can be appreciated from the many reports of cures by hypnotism or by suggestion in a light hypnoidal state, or occasionally, under favorable circumstances, even in the waking state.

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Usually the hypnoidal condition, with suggestions in the waking state, is all that is necessary and ordinary suggestions will often effect the purpose completely.

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It is not a new invention as this term hypnoidal might seem to indicate, but is as old as our history at least.

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In recent years, this quiet, peaceful condition, with eyes closed, thorough relaxation and absolute attention, has sometimes been spoken of as the hypnoidal state.

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