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sleep-learning

sleep-learning

8.6
A way of learning things while you sleep by listening to recordings
  • noun
  • /sliːp ˈlɜrnɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hipnopedia
  • Despite its appeal, sleep-learning is not strongly supported by scientific evidence.

Examples

  • Some researchers claim that sleep-learning can help you remember vocabulary more effectively.

  • The idea of sleep-learning was popularized in the 20th century as a way to learn languages.

  • Many people believe in sleep-learning techniques.

  • I tried sleep-learning to improve my vocabulary.

  • Many students experiment with sleep-learning to absorb information during the night.

  • Some believe that sleep-learning can enhance their ability to memorize facts while they rest.

  • The concept of sleep-learning suggests that listening to recordings at night may aid in skill acquisition.

Synonyms

hypnopedia
vssleep-learning
  • Specialized
9.9

Teaching someone new facts or skills while they sleep by playing recordings

focuses on acquiring knowledge or skills by receiving information during sleep

Surface Forms

sleep-learning singular
sleep-learnings plural

Morphology

sleep-learning = sleep + learning (transparent) = sleep + learn + ing

The meaning is the straightforward combination of 'sleep' + 'learning' indicating learning that takes place during sleep.

Etymology

Sleep-learning is made from the words sleep ('rest') and learning ('gaining knowledge'), and it became popular in the 20th century when people tried playing recordings while they slept. So sleep-learning means trying to learn by hearing information 'while you sleep', like a tape playing in the background, even though science does not strongly support it.