consciousness

Meanings

• noun

  The state of being aware of and able to react to one's surroundings, experiences, and inner thoughts.

  - "She gained consciousness after the accident."
  - "The newborn baby showed signs of consciousness."

• noun

  A person's subjective experience of the world.

  - "His consciousness expanded as he traveled through different cultures."
  - "She was unable to share her consciousness with others."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unconsciousness

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Synonyms

witfulness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with consciousness
awareness , preconscious , unconscious

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Variants

List of all variants of consciousness that leads to same result
consciousness , consciousnesses , consciousness-raising , consciousness-raisings , stream of consciousness , streams of consciousness , lose consciousness , regain consciousness , social consciousness , class consciousness , class consciousnesses , class-conscious , hyper-conscious , hyper-consciousness , hyperconscious , hyperconsciousness , self-conscious , self-consciously , self-consciousness , self-consciousnesses , unself-conscious , unself-consciously , unself-consciousness , unselfconscious , unselfconsciously , unselfconsciousness , unselfconsciousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'conscious' meaning 'aware' or 'knowing'.

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Trivia

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1. The human brain generates enough electricity to power a light bulb.

2. The term 'consciousness' was first used in English in the 14th century.

3. Some animals, such as elephants and dolphins, are believed to have a high level of consciousness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Subconscious: The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and emotions that are outside of conscious awareness.

2. Self-awareness: The ability to recognize and understand one's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

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Culture

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Consciousness has been a significant topic in various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and spirituality. In philosophy, consciousness is often discussed in relation to the nature of reality and the relationship between mind and body. In psychology, consciousness is studied through various theories, such as the conscious and unconscious mind. In spirituality, consciousness is often seen as a means of achieving enlightenment or self-realization.

How to Memorize "consciousness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a light bulb turning on in your mind to represent consciousness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'consciousness' with the feeling of being fully present and aware.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-N-S-C-I-O-U-S' to remember the definition: 'state of being aware and able to react to one's surroundings and experiences'.

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