consciousness
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noun \-nəs\Definition of CONSCIOUSNESS
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: the state of being characterized by sensation, emotion, volition, and thought : mind
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: the totality of conscious states of an individual
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: the normal state of conscious life <regained consciousness>
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: the upper level of mental life of which the person is aware as contrasted with unconscious processes
See Examples of CONSCIOUSNESS
- The medication caused her to enter an altered state of consciousness.
- The events have become part of the national consciousness.
- He hopes that he can raise public consciousness of the disease.
First Known Use of CONSCIOUSNESS
1629
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Synonyms: advertence, advertency, awareness, cognizance, attention, ear, eye, heed, knowledge, mindfulness, note, notice, observance, observation
Related Words: hyperawareness, hyperconsciousness; advisement, care, concern, consideration, regard, watch; apprehension, discernment, grasp, mind, perception, recognition, thought, understanding
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