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Hypnopompic vs Hypnosis - What's the difference?

hypnopompic | hypnosis |

As an adjective hypnopompic

is referring to the state of consciousness before becoming completely awake.

As a noun hypnosis is

a trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility]], and in which suppressed [[memory|memories may be experienced.

hypnopompic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Referring to the state of consciousness before becoming completely awake.
  • Antonyms

    * hypnagogic

    hypnosis

    Noun

    (hypnoses)
  • a trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility]], and in which suppressed [[memory, memories may be experienced
  • the art or skill of hypnotism
  • See also

    * somnolism * mesmerism