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hypnopompic

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hyp⋅no⋅pom⋅pic

  [hip-nuh-pom-pik]
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–adjective Psychology.
of or pertaining to the semiconscious state prior to complete wakefulness.
Origin:
1900–05; hypno- + Gk pomp() sending away (see pomp ) + -ic
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hyp·no·pom·pic   (hĭp'nə-pŏm'pĭk)   
adj.  Of or relating to the partially conscious state that precedes complete awakening from sleep.

[From hypno- + Greek pompē, a sending away; see pomp.]
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Main Entry: hyp·no·pom·pic
Pronunciation: -'päm-pik
Function: adjective
: associated with the semiconsciousness preceding waking<hypnopompic illusions> —compare HYPNAGOGIC
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hypnopompic hyp·no·pom·pic (hĭp'nə-pŏm'pĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to the partially conscious state that precedes complete awakening from sleep.

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