1. Plural of hypnotism; the practice or study of inducing a trance-like state in a person to access the subconscious mind or alter behavior.
Usage: Countable noun; refers to multiple instances, methods, or schools of hypnotic practice
2. Plural of hypnotism; various theories, techniques, or systems of hypnotic treatment or entertainment.
Usage: Often used in academic or professional contexts to discuss different approaches to hypnosis

Examples

• The psychology course covered several different hypnotisms used in clinical therapy.
• Stage hypnotisms have entertained audiences for centuries.
• Researchers compared various hypnotisms to determine which was most effective for pain management.
• The book explores historical hypnotisms and their evolution over time.
• Modern hypnotisms often incorporate cognitive-behavioral techniques.
• Different hypnotisms may work better for different individuals depending on their suggestibility.