consciousness
Derived from the Latin 'conscientia', meaning 'knowledge within oneself'.
NOUN
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[/ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/en-US]
conciencia
literal
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consciencia
literal
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percepción
psychological
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sentido de sí mismo
conceptual
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conciencia de uno mismo
conceptual
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estado de alerta
informaltherapeutic
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no consciente
untranslatable
(While this captures the opposite, the full conceptual nuances of 'consciousness' don't have a direct one-word translation.)
Antonyms
unconsciousness
The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings. It refers to the individual's subjective experience, perceptions, and sense of self, encompassing the mental activities that make up our inner world. It can also refer to a collective awareness or understanding shared by a group.
irregular note only if irregular
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- After the anesthetic wore off, the patient slowly regained consciousness. — This means the patient woke up and became aware again after being unconscious.
- Philosophers have long debated the mysterious nature of human consciousness. — This refers to the fundamental awareness and experience of being human.
- There's a growing consciousness among consumers about sustainable products. — This refers to a collective awareness or concern about environmental issues.