Oneirophrenia
/ˌoʊ.nɛɪ.roʊˈfrɛn.i.ə/noun
A psychological condition characterized by dream-like states or delusions.
Did you know?The term 'oneirophrenia' combines roots from ancient Greek, linking dreams directly to altered states of consciousness, often associated with prophetic visions.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ὄνειρος (óneiros)
“Dream.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
φρήν (phrēn)
“Mind or mental state.”
19th Century
English
oneirophrenia
“A coined term for dream-induced mental states.”
Modern English
English
oneirophrenia
“Used in psychology to describe dream-like experiences and dissociative states.”