semiconsciousness

sem·i·con·scious

[sem-ee-kon-shuhs, sem-ahy-]
adjective
half-conscious; not fully conscious.

Origin:
1830–40; semi- + conscious

sem·i·con·scious·ly, adverb
sem·i·con·scious·ness, noun
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semiconscious (ˌsɛmɪˈkɒnʃəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
not fully conscious
 
semi'consciously
 
adv
 
semi'consciousness
 
n

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semiconscious (ˌsɛmɪˈkɒnʃəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
not fully conscious
 
semi'consciously
 
adv
 
semi'consciousness
 
n

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semiconscious sem·i·con·scious (sěm'ē-kŏn'shəs, sěm'ī-)
adj.
Not completely aware of sensations; partially conscious.

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