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The English expression 'to fall asleep' is apt because the transition between waking and sleeping is a gradual drop from one state of being into another: a giving up of full self-consciousness for unconsciousness or for the altered consciousness of dreams.
Siri Hustvedt

Meaning of "unconsciousness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNCONSCIOUSNESS

unconsciousness  [ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNCONSCIOUSNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unconsciousness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES UNCONSCIOUSNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Unconsciousness

Unconsciousness is the condition of being not conscious—in a mental state that involves complete or near-complete lack of responsiveness to people and other environmental stimuli. Being in a comatose state or coma is a type of unconsciousness. Fainting due to a drop in blood pressure and a decrease of the oxygen supply to the brain is a temporary loss of consciousness. Loss of consciousness must not be confused with altered states of consciousness, such as delirium, normal sleep, hypnosis, and other altered states in which the person responds to stimuli. Loss of consciousness should not be confused with the notion of the psychoanalytic unconscious or cognitive processes that take place outside of awareness. Loss of consciousness may occur as the result of traumatic brain injury, brain hypoxia, severe poisoning with drugs that depress the activity of the central nervous system, severe fatigue, and other causes. There is a theory that unconsciousness occurs when different regions of the brain inhibit one another.

Definition of unconsciousness in the English dictionary

The definition of unconsciousness in the dictionary is the state of being without normal sensory awareness; insensibility.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNCONSCIOUSNESS


cautiousness
ˈkɔːʃəsnɪs
conscientiousness
ˌkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəsnɪs
contentiousness
kənˈtenʃəsnɪs
facetiousness
fəˈsiːʃəsnɪs
ferociousness
fəˈrəʊʃəsnɪs
graciousness
ˈɡreɪʃəsnɪs
infectiousness
ɪnˈfɛkʃəsnɪs
judiciousness
dʒuːˈdɪʃəsnɪs
licentiousness
laɪˈsɛnʃəsnɪs
pretentiousness
prɪˈtɛnʃəsnɪs
righteousness
ˈraɪtʃəsnɪs
sagaciousness
səˈɡeɪʃəsnɪs
self-righteousness
ˌselfˈraɪtʃəsnɪs
semiconsciousness
ˌsɛmɪˈkɒnʃəsnɪs
sententiousness
sɛnˈtɛnʃəsnɪs
spaciousness
ˈspeɪʃəsnɪs
suspiciousness
səsˈpɪʃəsnɪs
tendentiousness
tɛnˈdɛnʃəsnɪs
unrighteousness
ʌnˈraɪtʃəsnɪs
viciousness
ˈvɪʃəsnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNCONSCIOUSNESS

unconscientious
unconscionable
unconscionableness
unconscionably
unconscious
unconsciously
unconsecrate
unconsecrated
unconsentaneous
unconsenting
unconsidered
unconsidering
unconsoled
unconsolidated
unconstant
unconstitutional
unconstitutional strike
unconstitutionality
unconstitutionally
unconstrainable

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNCONSCIOUSNESS

biliousness
business
callousness
carelessness
consciousness
deliciousness
deviousness
flawlessness
heedlessness
helplessness
hilariousness
homelessness
hopelessness
lawlessness
nervousness
obviousness
preciousness
restlessness
ridiculousness
seriousness
statelessness

Synonyms and antonyms of unconsciousness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNCONSCIOUSNESS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unconsciousness» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unconsciousness

Translation of «unconsciousness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNCONSCIOUSNESS

Find out the translation of unconsciousness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unconsciousness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unconsciousness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

昏迷
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pérdida del conocimiento
570 millions of speakers

English

unconsciousness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेहोशी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فقدان الوعي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бессознательное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

inconsciência
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অসাড়তা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

inconscience
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak sedarkan diri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bewusstlosigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無意識
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

의식 불명
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ora sadar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bất tỉnh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அதில
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेशुद्धपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bilinçsizlik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

incoscienza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

utrata przytomności
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

несвідоме
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

inconștiență
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απώλεια των αισθήσεων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bewusteloos
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

medvetslöshet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bevisstløshet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unconsciousness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNCONSCIOUSNESS»

The term «unconsciousness» is regularly used and occupies the 57.802 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNCONSCIOUSNESS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «unconsciousness» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «unconsciousness» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unconsciousness

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4 QUOTES WITH «UNCONSCIOUSNESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unconsciousness.
1
John Abercrombie
If you listen to a lot of music, it gradually seeps into your consciousness or your unconsciousness and comes out in your music.
2
Catherine Drinker Bowen
There is a marvelous turn and trick to British arrogance; its apparent unconsciousness makes it twice as effectual.
3
Siri Hustvedt
The English expression 'to fall asleep' is apt because the transition between waking and sleeping is a gradual drop from one state of being into another: a giving up of full self-consciousness for unconsciousness or for the altered consciousness of dreams.
4
Arthur M. Schlesinger
Expelled from individual consciousness by the rush of change, history finds its revenge by stamping the collective unconsciousness with habits and values.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNCONSCIOUSNESS»

Discover the use of unconsciousness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unconsciousness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Unconsciousness
This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.
James Grier Miller, 2013
2
From unconsciousness to consciousness
Extemporaneous talks given by the author at Rajneeshpuram, Oregon, U.S.A.
Osho, 2008
3
Unconsciousness—Advances in Research and Treatment: 2013 ...
The editors have built Unconsciousness—Advances in Research and Treatment: 2013 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about ZZZAdditional Research in this book to be deeper than what ...
‎2013
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States of Unconsciousness in Three Tales by C.F. Meyer
Making a case for C. F. Meyer's predominantly deterministic world view, this study treats the theme of unconsciousness in three tales by exploring the governing principle of each tale's world: the metaphysical in Das Amulett, the ...
Dennis McCort, 1988
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Unconsciousness—Advances in Research and Treatment: 2012 ...
ScholarlyBrief. unconsciousness—Advances in Research and Treatment 2012 Edition ScholarlyBrief Q. Ashton Acton, PhD General Editor SCHOLARLYEDITIONSTM Unconsciousness—Advances in Research and Treatment / 2012 Edition: A ...
‎2012
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In a World of Their Own: Experiencing Unconsciousness
A medical professional is the first to describe what it is like to be unconscious from the patient's perspective.
Madelaine Lawrence, 1998
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The Unconsciousness Of An Ethiopian Princess: College Days ...
You will not only enjoy this collection but be inspired to stay "On Course" towards the many destinations in your life."
Talisha Harrison, 2013
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
ORDINARY UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEEP UNCONSCIOUSNESS What do you mean by different levels of unconsciousness? As you probably know, in sleep you constantly move between the phases of dreamless sleep and the dream ...
Eckhart Tolle, 2010
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Terminal Sedation: Euthanasia in Disguise?
I will then expand on the subject 'sedation' and its place in end-of-life care - in which it is called 'terminal sedation' - and make sure that we all know what we are talking about and aiming for: sedation or unconsciousness, maybe even ...
Torbjörn Tännsjö, 2004
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Transactions of the Annual Meeting
Not to entire unconsciousness. Unconsciousness. Generally to insensibility only. Unconsciousness. Insensibility. By inhalation to unconsciousness ; by mouth to sleepiness. Generally to insensibility, often to unconsciousness. In ordinary ...
Ohio State Medical Society, 1862

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNCONSCIOUSNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unconsciousness is used in the context of the following news items.
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Man knocked unconsciousness and robbed in Shrewsbury street
A 19 year-old man had been walking along Ditherington Road at around 3.30am Sunday morning, when he was approached by two men near the old bus depot ... «shropshirelive.com, Jul 15»
2
Palestinian Prisoners Society: Hebron Detainee in State of …
A Palestinian prisoner in Israeli jails, Yasser Tarwa from Hebron, has been in a state of unconsciousness since he was shot and arrested by Israeli forces on ... «International Middle East Media Center, Jul 15»
3
UFC Fight Night 70 results: Yoel Romero elbows Lyoto Machida into …
UFC Fight Night 70 results: Yoel Romero elbows Lyoto Machida into unconsciousness. By Mookie Alexander @mookiealexander on Jun 28, 2015, 12:52a ... «Bloody Elbow, Jun 15»
4
How One Brain Came Back From Unconsciousness
Dylan was slumped in his seat, unconscious. His breathing sounded like the gurgling of a straw in a near-empty cup. Dylan had traveled barely 200 yards before ... «New York Magazine, Jun 15»
5
Alabama man accused of letting 5-year-old drink alcohol to …
Police are searching for a Troy man accused of allowing his 5-year-old son to drink alcohol to the point of unconsciousness. Johnny James Jones, 47, ... «AL.com, Jun 15»
6
Police: Two beat victim to unconsciousness
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WKBW) - Police say two people punched and kicked a woman until she was unconscious last Friday before fleeing. Officers in Jamestown ... «WKBW-TV, May 15»
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Memory loss may be more common in athletes left unconsciousness
(Reuters Health) - Athletes who lose consciousness after concussions may be at greater risk for memory loss later in life, a small study of retired National ... «Reuters, May 15»
8
Thief stole liquor bottles while accomplice faked unconsciousness
VINELAND — While one man was faking being unconscious on the ground, another was stealing bottles of alcohol at a liquor store, according to city police. «NJ.com, Apr 15»
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Illinois Inmate Escapes From Jail After Beating A Guard Into …
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — A man awaiting sentencing for murder escaped from a jail in eastern Illinois Wednesday after beating a guard into unconsciousness, ... «CBS Local, Apr 15»
10
Watch a soccer player fake unconsciousness to avoid a red card
A South American soccer player took the concept of diving to a whole new level this week when he apparently pretended to faint to avoid being booked for a red ... «Washington Post, Mar 15»

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