HYPNAGOGIC


Meaning of HYPNAGOGIC in English

[ ˌhɪpnə'gɒdʒɪk ]

(also hypnogogic )

■ adjective Psychology relating to the state immediately before falling asleep.

Origin

C19: from Fr. hypnagogique , from Gk hupnos 'sleep' + agōgos 'leading'.

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