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consciousnessthe state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/

Korean meaning: 의식, 자각 상태

Korean pronunciation: **칸**셔스니스

Example Sentences

  • The philosophy professor's consciousness expanded after drinking his tenth cup of coffee.
  • Her consciousness about fashion was so high that she could spot a fake designer bag from space.
  • The meditation retreat helped participants develop greater self-consciousness and mindfulness.

consciousness

NOUN

//ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs//

the state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings

consciousness concept
💡 Concept

the state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootsci
Suffix--ness

Origin

라틴어 'conscire'(함께 알다)에서 유래. 'con-(함께)'과 'scire(알다)'가 결합하여 '자신과 함께 아는 것', 즉 자각하는 상태를 의미하게 되었다.

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🎵Rhyme

righteousnessspaciousnessgraciousness
righteousness
spaciousness
graciousness

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The philosophy professor's consciousness expanded after drinking his tenth cup of coffee.

😄 Fun example

Her consciousness about fashion was so high that she could spot a fake designer bag from space.

The meditation retreat helped participants develop greater self-consciousness and mindfulness.

😄 Fun example

My consciousness about healthy eating disappears whenever I see pizza.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

awarenessperceptioncognitionmindfulnessalertness

Antonyms

unconsciousnessoblivionignorance

Related

conscioussubconsciousconsciencecognitiveperception