Definition

A type of substance that causes people to see or hear things that are not real, often altering their perception of reality.

Example

Some people use hallucinogens for recreational purposes, seeking out unusual experiences.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a hallucinogen before?

No, I haven't, but I've heard some wild stories about them.

I read that they can really change your perception of reality.

Yeah, but I think it's important to be careful with substances like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hallucinogen → It is formed from "hallucinari" (meaning to wander in the mind) and "-gen" (meaning producing or generating). The word refers to a substance that generates or produces hallucinations, leading to altered perceptions of reality.

Memory Tip

Think of a substance that 'produces' ('-gen') a 'wandering in the mind' ('hallucinari') — that's why hallucinogen refers to something that causes hallucinations.

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