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minor hypnosis (medicine)


minor Hypnosis


An induced state resembling normal sleep in which the subject is susceptible to suggestion, though not to the extent of catalepsy or somnambulism.


optimism (iou)



optimism noun. M18.
[French optimisme, from Latin OPTIMUM. Cf. PESSIMISM.]
The doctrine, esp. as propounded by the German philosopher Leibniz, that the actual world is the best of all the possible worlds that could have been created. M18.
b. gen. Any view which supposes the ultimate predominance of good over evil in the universe. M19.
The character or quality of being the best or for the best. Now rare. L18.
The tendency to hope for the best or to take a favourable view of circumstances or prospects; hopefulness, confidence in the future. E19.
J. F. Kennedy I am astounded at the wave of optimism..There is a veritable tide of feeling that all is well. Times of India Mr. Shevardnadze expressed optimism that an agreement..would emerge.