anthypnotic
|an-hyp-not-ic|
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/ˌæn.hɪpˈnɑːtɪk/
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/ˌæn.hɪpˈnɒtɪk/
against sleep / counteracting hypnosis
Etymology
'anthypnotic' originates from Greek, specifically the elements 'anti-' (from Greek ἀντί) meaning 'against' and 'hypnos' (Greek ὕπνος) meaning 'sleep', combined via Neo-Latin/Latinized form.
'anthypnotic' was formed from Neo-Latin/Latinized 'anthypnoticus' (or construction using 'anti-' + 'hypnoticus') and eventually entered English as 'anthypnotic'.
Initially, it meant 'against sleep' or 'against hypnosis'; over time the meaning has remained essentially the same, denoting something that counteracts hypnotic or soporific effects.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an agent, drug, or device that counteracts hypnosis or induces arousal from a hypnotic state.
Researchers tested several anthypnotics to reverse the trance-like condition.
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Adjective 1
counteracting or preventing the effects of hypnosis or sleep; tending to rouse from a hypnotic or sleepy state.
The medication had an anthypnotic effect, helping patients remain alert after surgery.
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Last updated: 2025/08/24 04:02