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    consciousness
    /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

    noun

    • 1. the state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings: "she failed to regain consciousness and died two days later" Similar awarenesswakefulnessalertnessresponsivenessOpposite unconsciousness
    • 2. a person's awareness or perception of something: "her acute consciousness of Luke's presence" Similar awareness ofknowledge of the existence ofalertness tosensitivity to

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › consciousnessConsciousness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CONSCIOUSNESS is the quality or state of being aware especially of something within oneself. How to use consciousness in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSCIOUSNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CONSCIOUSNESS definition: 1. the state of understanding and realizing something: 2. the state of being awake, thinking, and…. Learn more.

  4. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › ConsciousnessConsciousness - Wikipedia

    Consciousness, at its simplest, is awareness of internal and external existence. [1] However, its nature has led to millennia of analyses, explanations, and debate by philosophers, scientists, and theologians. Opinions differ about what exactly needs to be studied or even considered consciousness.

  5. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-consciousness-2795922Consciousness in Psychology - Verywell Mind

    May 19, 2023 · Consciousness is the individual awareness of your unique thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and environments. Essentially, your consciousness is your awareness of yourself and the world around you. This awareness is subjective and unique to you.

  6. www.britannica.com › topic › consciousnessConsciousness | Definition, Nature & Function | Britannica

    Oct 30, 2024 · Consciousness, a psychological condition defined by the English philosopher John Locke as “the perception of what passes in a man’s own mind.” (Read Yuval Noah Harari’s Britannica essay on “Nonconscious Man.”)

  7. opentextbc.ca › psychologymtdi › chapterWhat is Consciousness – Introduction to Psychology

    This section introduces the intricate nature of consciousness, focusing on its various states and how they impact our daily lives and understanding of the self. It outlines the fundamental aspects of consciousness, including the conditions that alter or affect it, such as comas, and delves into the cognitive processes of attention and vigilance.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › consciousness_nconsciousness, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    consciousness noun. Meaning & use. 1. Internal knowledge or conviction; the state or fact of being mentally conscious or aware of something. Cf. consciousness to oneself n. at Phrases. black, class-, price, traffic consciousness, etc.: see the first element. 1.a. With prepositional phrase or clause. 1.a.i. 1605–.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSCIOUSNESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Consciousness is the state of being awake rather than being asleep or unconscious. If someone loses consciousness, they become unconscious, and if they regain consciousness, they become conscious after being unconscious.

  10. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogWhat Is Consciousness? - Psychology Today

    May 6, 2023 · Consciousness is the active and subjective experiencing aspect of an experience. Consciousness is what transforms a biochemical state into an experience.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONSCIOUSNESS definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    CONSCIOUSNESS meaning: 1. the state of understanding and realizing something: 2. the state of being awake, thinking, and…. Learn more.

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