n 1  :  a state of partly suspended animation or inability to function  2  :  a somnolent state (as of deep hypnosis) characterized by limited sensory and motor contact with one's surroundings and subsequent lack of recall trance*like adj 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  trans  tu·ran·ose 
 
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