consciousness
nounfeminine/kõʃiˈɐ̃sjɐ/medium
con·sci·ên·ci·a
Definition
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, thoughts, and surroundings.
She regained consciousness after the surgery.
His consciousness expanded through meditation.
Common collocations
state of consciousnessaltered consciousness
Etymology
Do latim 'conscientia'