semiconscious
pronunciation
How to pronounce semiconscious in British English:
UK [ˌsemɪ'kɒnʃəs]
How to pronounce semiconscious in American English:
US [ˌsemɪ'kɒnʃəs]
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- Adjective:
- partially conscious; not completely aware of sensations
Word Origin
- semiconscious (adj.)
- also semi-conscious, 1838, from semi- + conscious. Related: Semiconsciously; semiconsciousness.
Example
- 1. In dreams , often portions of probable events are experienced in a semiconscious manner .
- 2. In the morning , as you begin to awaken , you are in a semiconscious state .
- 3. In meditation practice , you might experience a muddy , semiconscious , drifting state , like having a hood over your head : a dreamy dullness .