Consciousness

C1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/

Definitions of consciousness

noun The state of being aware of and able to think about something

Example Sentences

A1 Consciousness is being aware of your surroundings.

A2 She regained consciousness after fainting.

B1 Studying philosophy made him think more deeply about consciousness.

B2 The debate on animal consciousness is ongoing in the scientific community.

C1 Meditation can lead to a heightened state of consciousness.

C2 Neuroscientists are still researching the mysteries of human consciousness.

adjective Conscious or aware of something

Example Sentences

A1 She has a consciousness effort to recycle and reduce waste.

A2 The children showed a consciousness understanding of the importance of sharing.

B1 The company promotes consciousness consumption by using sustainable materials.

B2 His consciousness decision to volunteer abroad had a positive impact on the community.

C1 Her consciousness awareness of global issues led her to pursue a career in international relations.

C2 The artist's work reflects a deep consciousness exploration of the human experience.

Examples of consciousness in a Sentence

formal The study aimed to explore the relationship between brain activity and consciousness.

informal I couldn't fall asleep because my consciousness was too active.

slang I had such a wild night that my consciousness was all over the place.

figurative His consciousness expanded as he delved deeper into the philosophical text.

Grammatical Forms of consciousness

past tense

consciousnessed

plural

consciousnesses

comparative

more conscious

superlative

most conscious

present tense

consciousness

future tense

will consciousness

perfect tense

has consciousnessed

continuous tense

is consciousnessing

singular

consciousness

positive degree

conscious

infinitive

to consciousness

gerund

consciousnessing

participle

consciousnessed

Origin and Evolution of consciousness

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'consciousness' originated from the Latin word 'conscientia', which means 'knowledge shared with others' or 'conscience'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'consciousness' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including self-awareness, perception, and the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings.