word
Consciousness
KAH-nshuh-snuhs
/ˈkɑːnʃʌsnʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
consciousness
Dictionary meaning
An alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation.
Examples
- They lost consciousness after being dosed with anaesthesia by the doctor.
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