semitrance
1
9.9
A light state like sleep where a person follows simple commands but does little on their own
- noun
- Specialized
:
semitrancia
- While in semitrance, he followed the guide's instructions without fully being aware of his surroundings.
Examples
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The patient appeared to be in a semitrance, able to respond to questions but unable to act on their own.
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The Elvis Presley of psychic surgeons... standing in semitrance under fluorescent light.
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During the hypnosis session, she entered a state of semitrance where she was open to suggestions.
Synonyms
trance
vssemitrance
60
7.1
A state when a person is not fully aware and cannot control their actions
is performed despite weak voluntary control while still able to follow directions
trance-like state
vssemitrance
2
6.8
A deep daze when a person is unaware of what is happening
is a condition where instructions are followed despite weak voluntary control
1
8.6
A very relaxed state where someone accepts another person's suggestions easily
is carried out with weak voluntary control rather than being guided by another's suggestions
Antonyms
How Trancelike
unconsciousness
13
6.0
13
6.0
trance
60
7.1
60
7.1
semitrance
1
9.9
- Specialized
1
9.9
daze
20
5.3
20
5.3
drowsiness
6
1.8
6
1.8
alertness
14
2.9
14
2.9
Surface Forms
semitrance singular
semitrances plural
Morphology
Etymology
Semitrance comes from the prefix semi- meaning 'half' (as in semicircle) and trance meaning 'a sleep-like state'. So a semitrance is a 'half trance' where a person is partly aware and can follow simple commands but shows little voluntary action.