hypnagogic vs hypnotic

hypnagogic

adj
  • That induces sleep; soporific, somniferous. 

  • That accompanies falling asleep; especially, pertaining to the semi-conscious period immediately preceding sleep. 

hypnotic

adj
  • Inducing sleep; soporific. 

  • Of, or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism. 

noun
  • A person who is, or can be, hypnotized. 

  • A soporific substance. 

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