noun
unconsciousness
Unconsciousness (noun) means the state of not being awake or aware of one's surroundings. Example: “The blow to the head caused a brief loss of unconsciousness.”
noun
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The state of not being awake or aware of one's surroundings.
"The blow to the head caused a brief loss of unconsciousness."
How to use unconsciousness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being knocked out or unaware, usually after an injury.
Common pairings
lapse into unconsciousness
lose consciousness
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Word forms
- Plural
- unconsciousnesses
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The blow to the head caused a brief loss of _____.
Etymology
From unconscious + -ness.
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What does “unconsciousness” mean?
The word “unconsciousness” means the state of not being awake or aware of one's surroundings. In plain terms, the state of being knocked out or unaware, usually after an injury.
How do you use “unconsciousness” in a sentence?
Here is “unconsciousness” used in a sentence: “The blow to the head caused a brief loss of unconsciousness.”
What part of speech is “unconsciousness”?
“Unconsciousness” is a noun.
What is the meaning of unconsciousness?
"unconsciousness" (noun) means the state of not being awake or aware of one's surroundings.
