trance
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/træns/
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/trɑːns/
semi-conscious state
Etymology
'trance' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'transe,' where 'transir' meant 'to die or pass away.'
'transe' transformed into the Middle English word 'traunce,' and eventually became the modern English word 'trance.'
Initially, it meant 'to die or pass away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of semi-consciousness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of semi-consciousness, often characterized by a lack of response to external stimuli.
He was in a trance, staring blankly at the wall.
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Noun 2
a state of detachment from one's surroundings, often induced by meditation or hypnosis.
The hypnotist put her into a deep trance.
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