Hallucinogen: meaning, definitions and examples

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hallucinogen

 

[ həˈluːsɪnədʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drug

A substance that causes hallucinations, which are perceptions that seem real but are created by the mind.

Synonyms

mind-altering, psychedelic, psychoactive

Examples of usage

  • People who take hallucinogens may experience vivid colors and distorted sounds.
  • After taking the hallucinogen, she felt like she was in a different reality.
  • The use of hallucinogens can alter a person's perception of time and space.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

A substance used in medicine to induce hallucinations for therapeutic or research purposes.

Synonyms

psychotomimetic

Examples of usage

  • Researchers are studying the effects of hallucinogens on mental health disorders.
  • Hallucinogens have been used in certain cultures for spiritual or healing purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "hallucinogen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alucinógeno

🇮🇳 मतिभ्रमकारक पदार्थ

🇩🇪 Halluzinogen

🇮🇩 halusinogen

🇺🇦 галюциноген

🇵🇱 halucynogen

🇯🇵 幻覚剤 (げんかくざい)

🇫🇷 hallucinogène

🇪🇸 alucinógeno

🇹🇷 halüsinojen

🇰🇷 환각제 (幻覺劑)

🇸🇦 مادة مهلوسة

🇨🇿 halucinogen

🇸🇰 halucinogén

🇨🇳 致幻剂 (zhì huàn jì)

🇸🇮 halucinogen

🇮🇸 ofskynjunarlyf

🇰🇿 галлюциноген

🇬🇪 ჰალუცინოგენი

🇦🇿 halüsinojen

🇲🇽 alucinógeno

Word origin

The term 'hallucinogen' is derived from the Latin word 'hallucinari', which means 'to wander in the mind'. Hallucinogens have been used for centuries in various cultures for spiritual, religious, and healing purposes. The modern use of hallucinogens in medicine and research began in the 20th century, leading to a better understanding of their effects on the mind and brain.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,112, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.