Hallucinogen: meaning, definitions and examples
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hallucinogen
[ həˈluːsɪnədʒən ]
drug
A substance that causes hallucinations, which are perceptions that seem real but are created by the mind.
Synonyms
mind-altering, psychedelic, psychoactive.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| hallucinogen |
Used primarily in scientific, medical, or academic settings to refer to substances that cause hallucinations. It is a neutral term.
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| psychedelic |
Associated with the 1960s counterculture movement, this word is often used in creative or artistic contexts to describe vivid and surreal experiences. It can have a positive or neutral connotation.
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| psychoactive |
Used primarily in scientific, medical, or pharmaceutical contexts to describe any substance that affects the mind or behavior. It is a neutral term.
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| mind-altering |
Common in everyday language and media, often used to describe substances that change perception, mood, or consciousness. The term can have slightly negative connotations.
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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.
medicine
A substance used in medicine to induce hallucinations for therapeutic or research purposes.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| hallucinogen |
This term is commonly used in scientific or medical contexts to describe substances that cause hallucinations.
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| psychotomimetic |
This term is used mainly in clinical or academic settings and has a more negative connotation, referring to substances that produce effects similar to psychosis.
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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
Etymology
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.