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pseudoconsciousness

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pseu-do-con-scious-ness
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
19
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A state or condition that is not consciousness but seemingly or nearly approaches it or simulates it.

Uncountable

noun

Synonym of false consciousness (“faulty understanding of the true character of social processes”).

Uncountable

Etymology

From pseudo- + conscious + -ness.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

nonsentience nonsentient pseudoconscience pseudoconscious pseudosentient pseudosentience

Synonyms

false consciousness

Questions

What does pseudoconsciousness mean?
A state or condition that is not consciousness but seemingly or nearly approaches it or simulates it.
Where does pseudoconsciousness come from?
From pseudo- + conscious + -ness.

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