consciousness

noun

(uncountable) The state of being conscious or aware; awareness.

The state or trait of having cognition and sensation; cognition and sensation themselves.

The fact of having knowledge of a particular fact or matter; cognizance.

(countable) A being with cognition.

(politics) Acute awareness (of something) and belief in its communal relevance.

Roots

sciosci- · Latin · know

Synonyms for consciousness

awarenessn cognizancen sentiencen cognitionn perceptionn mindfulnessn sensesn wakefulnessn intellectn apperceptionn

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