Word of the Day: Somniloquy

Ever heard anyone talking in their sleep? It might be a few words or a sentence, or even a conversation that makes little sense in the morning. Although it might sound weird, talking in your sleep is quite common and has a name: Somniloquy.People who have it are unaware that they are talking in their sleep. Talking in your sleep can happen during various stages of sleep. It might range from simple sounds to complete sentences. Talking in your sleep might sound weird, but it's harmless and can be caused by various things.Somniloquy refers to the act of talking in one’s sleep without being aware of it.The word "somniloquy" is derived from the Latin words "somnus," meaning "sleep," and "loqui," meaning "to speak." When combined, the word literally means "to speak during sleep."It is believed to have been borrowed into English from the scientific and medical communities to refer to the act of sleep talking.