consciousness — 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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin conscire, a combination of con- (together) and scire (to know), originally meaning 'to know together with oneself.' The term evolved to denote the state of being aware or having internal knowledge of one's own thoughts and feelings.
Breakdown
con- (together) + scire (to know) + -ous (adjective-forming suffix) + -ness (noun-forming suffix denoting state or quality), producing 'conscious' and subsequently 'consciousness.'
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🔗Collocations
📝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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