semiconscious

[ sem-ee-kon-shuhs, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

1. half-conscious; not fully conscious.

semiconscious

/ ˌsɛmɪˈkɒnʃəs /

adjective

1. not fully conscious

Derived Forms

• ˌsemiˈconsciousness, noun
• ˌsemiˈconsciously, adverb

Other Words From

• semi·conscious·ly adverb
• semi·conscious·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of semiconscious¹

First recorded in 1830–40; semi- + conscious

Example Sentences

Surveillance video shows a naked Sowell standing over the semiconscious woman.

From The Daily Beast

He figured life as a grim dark mystery, a sad semiconscious activity turning aimlessly in the dark.

From Project Gutenberg

Even to-day the earth about us seems semiconscious to the soul, for the memories they have left.

From Project Gutenberg

Might I ask whether in his semiconscious state he said anything that might at all serve as a clue?

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Even in his semiconscious state Rick realized the danger and managed to shut his eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

Standing up was a delicate job, but he managed it, feeling rather proud of himself in a dim, semiconscious sort of way.

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