hypnopompic

hyp·no·pom·pic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hip-nuh-pom-pik]
- /ˌhɪp nəˈpɒm pɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hip-nuh-pom-pik]
- /ˌhɪp nəˈpɒm pɪk/

Definitions of hypnopompic word

adjective hypnopompic of or relating to the semiconscious state prior to complete wakefulness. 1
noun hypnopompic Referring to the state of consciousness before becoming completely awake. 1
adjective hypnopompic relating to the state existing between sleep and full waking, characterized by the persistence of dreamlike imagery 0
adjective hypnopompic designating or of the state intermediate between sleep and complete awakening 0

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Origin of hypnopompic

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; hypno- + Greek pomp(ḗ) sending away (see pomp) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Hypnopompic

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hypnopompic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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