Difference between revisions of "Consciousness"
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| − | * '''Def: Consciousness''' 1. the state of being conscious; awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc; 2. the thoughts and feelings, collectively, of an individual or of an aggregate of people; 3. full activity of the mind and senses; 4. awareness of something for what it is; internal knowledge; 5. concern, interest, or acute awareness; '''Origin:''' 1625–35; conscious + -ness; '''Synonyms:''' alertness, apprehension, awareness, care, carefulness, cognizance, concern, heed, heedfulness, mindfulness, realization, recognition, regard, sensibility. | + | * '''Def: Consciousness''' 1. the state of being conscious; awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc; 2. the thoughts and feelings, collectively, of an individual or of an aggregate of people; 3. full activity of the mind and senses; 4. awareness of something for what it is; internal knowledge; 5. concern, interest, or acute awareness; <br><br> |
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Latest revision as of 17:46, 20 February 2007
Definition
- Def: Consciousness 1. the state of being conscious; awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc; 2. the thoughts and feelings, collectively, of an individual or of an aggregate of people; 3. full activity of the mind and senses; 4. awareness of something for what it is; internal knowledge; 5. concern, interest, or acute awareness;
- Origin: 1625–35; conscious + -ness;
- Synonyms: alertness, apprehension, awareness, care, carefulness, cognizance, concern, heed, heedfulness, mindfulness, realization, recognition, regard, sensibility.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
