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narcosynthesis

nar·co·syn·the·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahr-koh-sin-thuh-sis]
    • /ˌnɑr koʊˈsɪn θə sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahr-koh-sin-thuh-sis]
    • /ˌnɑr koʊˈsɪn θə sɪs/

Definitions of narcosynthesis word

  • noun narcosynthesis a treatment for psychiatric disturbances that uses narcotics. 1
  • noun narcosynthesis A form of narcoanalysis in which the patient is made to recall repressed memories under hypnosis. 1
  • noun narcosynthesis a technique in narcoanalysis in which the patient is encouraged to reveal suppressed emotions or memories with the aid of narcotic drugs. This is followed by a period of synthesis in which the patient is asked to discuss these revelations 0
  • noun narcosynthesis a method of treating an acute traumatic neurosis by working with a patient while the patient is under the influence of a hypnotic drug 0
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Origin of narcosynthesis

First appearance:

before 1940
One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; narco- + synthesis

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Parts of speech for Narcosynthesis

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narcosynthesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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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