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hypnapagogic (adjective), more hypnapagogic, most hypnapagogic
1. Relating to the time of drowsiness just before going to sleep: Jane fell into a hypnapagogic state preceding her night's sleep.
2. In psychology, pertaining to hallucinations or dreams that occur just before the loss of consciousness: In class: Susan learned about hypnapagogic conditions with images passing by in one's mind and occurring before slumber sets in.
3. Denoting a condition similar to the hypnagogic through which the mind passes when coming out of sleep: Hypnapagogic situations also relate to hallucinations experienced at such times prior to the state of being asleep.
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