# hypnosis vs hypnotic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hypnosis
*noun · IPA /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/ · frequency rank #20,956*
A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.

### hypnotic
*adjective · IPA /hɪpˈnɒ.tɪk/ · frequency rank #24,474*
Of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism.

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