unconsciousness — the state of being unconscious; lack of awareness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being unconscious; lack of awareness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
Example Sentences
- The magician's volunteer fell into unconsciousness during the hypnosis show, but it turned out he was just pretending to avoid paying the dinner bill.
- After studying for 20 hours straight, Mark drifted into unconsciousness at his desk.
- The boring lecture was so effective that half the class achieved unconsciousness within minutes.
unconsciousness
NOUN[/ʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/]
the state of being unconscious; lack of awareness
the state of being unconscious; lack of awareness
From unconsciousness in cramped space, to consciousness in spaciousness!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin through the English adjective conscious, which comes from Latin conscius (knowing, aware), formed from con- (with) and scire (to know). The word unconsciousness represents a later English formation combining this Latin-derived adjective with Germanic prefix and suffix to express the state of lacking awareness.
Breakdown
un- (not) + conscious (aware, from Latin conscius) + -ness (state or condition).
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The magician's volunteer fell into unconsciousness during the hypnosis show, but it turned out he was just pretending to avoid paying the dinner bill.”
“After studying for 20 hours straight, Mark drifted into unconsciousness at his desk.”
“The boring lecture was so effective that half the class achieved unconsciousness within minutes.”
“The patient's unconsciousness lasted for several hours after the surgery.”
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