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Definition of Hypnagogic
1. Adjective. Sleep inducing.
Exact synonyms: Hypnogogic, Somniferous, Somnific, Soporiferous, Soporific
Similar to: Depressant
Derivative terms: Soporific
Similar to: Depressant
Derivative terms: Soporific
Definition of Hypnagogic
1. a. Leading to sleep; -- applied to the illusions of one who is half asleep.
Definition of Hypnagogic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Hypnagogic
1. Denoting a transitional state, related to the hypnoidal, preceding sleep; applied also to various hallucinations that may manifest themselves at that time. See: hypnoidal. Origin: hypno-+ G. Agogos, leading (05 Mar 2000)