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narcoanalysis

nar·co·a·nal·y·sis
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahr-koh-uh-nal-uh-sis]
    • /ˌnɑr koʊ əˈnæl ə sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahr-koh-uh-nal-uh-sis]
    • /ˌnɑr koʊ əˈnæl ə sɪs/

Definitions of narcoanalysis word

  • noun narcoanalysis a method of psychological investigation in which the conscious or unconscious unwillingness of a subject to express memories or feelings is diminished by the use of a barbiturate drug. 1
  • noun narcoanalysis psychoanalysis of a patient in a trance induced by a narcotic drug 0
  • noun narcoanalysis psychotherapy using the method of narcosynthesis but in a slower, gentler, and more extensive manner 0

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Origin of narcoanalysis

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; narco- + analysis

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Parts of speech for Narcoanalysis

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narcoanalysis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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