hypnotism
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nəˌtɪz
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| —n | |
| 1. | the scientific study and practice of hypnosis |
| 2. | the process of inducing hypnosis |
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Word Origin & History
hypnotism
1843, short for neuro-hypnotism (1842), coined by Dr. James Braid of Manchester, England, from hypnotic (q.v.) + -ism. In the same work (1843) Braid coined the verb hypnotize.
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Medical Dictionary
hypnotism hyp·no·tism (hĭp'nə-tĭz'əm)
n.
The theory or practice of inducing hypnosis.
The act of inducing hypnosis.
hyp'no·tist n.
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Example sentences
The act of hypnotism only serves as a focusing piece for the otherwise unfocused.
He studied hypnotism, acupuncture and theology and was fascinated by the ways things worked.
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