hypnagogic
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nəˈgɒdʒ adjective
1.
of or pertaining to drowsiness.
2.
inducing drowsiness.
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hypnagogic or hypnogogic (ˌhɪpnəˈɡɒdʒɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| psychol hypnagogic image See also hypnopompic of or relating to the state just before one is fully asleep | |
| [C19: from French hypnagogique; see | |
| hypnogogic or hypnogogic | |
| —adj | |
| [C19: from French hypnagogique; see | |
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Hypnagogic
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
hypnagogic hyp·na·gog·ic or hyp·no·gog·ic (hĭp'nə-gŏj'ĭk, -gō'jĭk)
adj.
Inducing sleep; soporific.
Of or relating to the state of drowsiness preceding sleep.
Relating to the images or hallucinations sometimes perceived during this state.
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Example sentences
Hypnagogic hallucinations-hallucinations which occur between sleep and wakening.
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