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Conscious

3 stages from Latin to English.

Today it means aware of one's own existence, thoughts, and surroundings
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Stage 1 of 3
scire
Latin · ancient
"to know"
to know, combined with com- (together, with)
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Stage 2 of 3
conscius
Latin · ancient
"knowing with oneself, aware"
knowing with oneself, aware, from com- and scire
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Stage 3 of 3
conscious
English · 1600s
"aware of one's own existence, sensations, and surroundings"
settled as the English word for being aware of one's own existence and surroundings
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