Hallucinogen

Pronunciation: /həˈluːsɪnədʒən/

Definitions of hallucinogen

noun a substance that causes hallucinations or alters perception of reality

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that some plants can be used to make hallucinogens.

A2 She accidentally ingested a hallucinogen and started seeing things that weren't there.

B1 The use of hallucinogens for spiritual purposes has a long history in some cultures.

B2 Researchers are studying the potential therapeutic effects of certain hallucinogens on mental health disorders.

C1 The artist's work was influenced by his experiences with hallucinogens during his youth.

C2 The government has strict regulations on the production and distribution of hallucinogens due to their potential risks.

Examples of hallucinogen in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted research on the effects of the hallucinogen on the brain.

informal I heard that some people use hallucinogens at music festivals.

slang I can't believe he took that hallucinogen last night, he was tripping all over the place.

figurative His wild imagination was like a natural hallucinogen, creating vivid dreams and visions.

Grammatical Forms of hallucinogen

• past tense: hallucinated
• plural: hallucinogens
• comparative: more hallucinogenic
• superlative: most hallucinogenic
• present tense: hallucinates
• future tense: will hallucinate
• perfect tense: has hallucinated
• continuous tense: is hallucinating
• singular: hallucinogen
• positive degree: hallucinogenic
• infinitive: to hallucinate
• gerund: hallucinating
• participle: hallucinated

Origin and Evolution of hallucinogen

First Known Use: 1958 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'hallucinogen' originated from the combination of the Latin word 'hallucinari' meaning 'to wander in the mind' and the Greek word 'genesthai' meaning 'to produce'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'hallucinogen' was first used in the late 1950s to describe substances that produce hallucinations or altered states of consciousness. Over time, the word has become widely accepted in the field of pharmacology and psychology to refer to a specific class of psychoactive substances.