Associations to the word «Hypnagogic»

Wiktionary

HYPNAGOGIC, adjective. That induces sleep; soporific, somniferous.
HYPNAGOGIC, adjective. That accompanies falling asleep; especially, pertaining to the semi-conscious period immediately preceding sleep.
HYPNAGOGIC JERK, noun. A hypnic jerk.
HYPNAGOGIC JERKS, noun. Plural of hypnagogic jerk

Dictionary definition

HYPNAGOGIC, adjective. Sleep inducing.

Wise words

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