posthypnotic
/ˌpoʊst.hɪpˈnɑː.tɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or occurring after a hypnotic state, especially describing a suggestion given during hypnosis that is carried out after the person is awake.
- Posthypnotic amnesia can cause a person to forget what happened during the session.
- The therapist gave her a posthypnotic suggestion to feel calm whenever she heard a bell.
- He followed the posthypnotic command to tap his finger three times when he saw a red light.
noun
- A suggestion or command given during hypnosis that is intended to be followed after the person returns to a normal waking state.
- Some people use posthypnotics to help break bad habits like nail-biting.
- The hypnotist planted a posthypnotic that made the volunteer laugh whenever someone said the word 'banana'.
- She was surprised when her hand rose automatically, triggered by the posthypnotic from the session.