consciousness (**칸**셔스니스) — the 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
The moment she walked onto the stage, consciousness of every step she took hit her all at once.
CON the SCIENCE — consciousness of what you know and don't know is everything.
Consciousness keeps you cautious — until the moment turns ferocious.
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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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📝Examples
“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.”
“My consciousness about healthy eating disappears whenever I see pizza.”
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