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consciousness

consciousness /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/ noun
plural consciousnesses
consciousness
/ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
noun
plural consciousnesses
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONSCIOUSNESS
[noncount] : the condition of being conscious : the normal state of being awake and able to understand what is happening around you
: a person's mind and thoughts
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usually singular
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see also stream of consciousness
[noncount] : knowledge that is shared by a group of people
: awareness or knowledge of something specified
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usually singular
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