unconsciousness

Meanings

• noun

  The state of being unaware of and not responsive to one's surroundings.

• noun

  The absence of conscious awareness.

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Rhymes

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drowsiness , doziness , sleepiness , gloominess

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Variants

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unconscious , unconsciously , unconsciousness , unconsciousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Late Latin word 'inconssciousness,' from 'in' meaning 'not' and 'consscious' meaning 'aware' or 'conscious'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded period of unconsciousness was 277 days, set by Elisabeth Fleming in 2008.

2. The human brain can survive up to 4 minutes without oxygen before entering a state of unconsciousness.

3. The term 'unconsciousness' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coma: A state of deep unconsciousness in which a person is unable to respond to stimuli.

2. Sleep: A natural state of rest during which the body repairs itself and the mind experiences dreams.

3. Anesthesia: A state of controlled unconsciousness induced by medications to prevent pain during surgery.

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Culture

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In literature, unconsciousness is often depicted as a state of being unaware of one's surroundings or situation, such as in the famous novel 'Wake Up and Dream' by H.G. Wells. In art, it is a common theme in surrealist paintings, which often depict dreamlike scenes of the unconscious mind.

How to Memorize "unconsciousness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person lying in bed, unresponsive and unaware of their surroundings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unconsciousness' with the image of a person sleeping deeply or in a coma.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Upside-Down Apples' to remember the definition of unconsciousness: U - Unaware, P - of, S - Surroundings, I - In, D - Deep, A - Absence, P - of, L - Consciousness.

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