Of or relating to dreams or dreaming. Describes experiences, states, or qualities that resemble or evoke the logic and atmosphere of dreams.
From Greek 'oneiros' meaning 'dream.' The term entered psychological and literary vocabulary to describe the unique cognitive and emotional qualities that characterize dream states and dream-like experiences.
Oneiric states reveal how our brains create meaning without logical constraints. During REM sleep, the prefrontal cortex goes offline while emotional and memory centers remain active, creating the bizarre yet meaningful narratives that feel profound even when they make no rational sense.
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