"superconsciousness" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsupɚˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ [General-American], /ˈsupɚˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ [Received-Pronunciation]
Etymology: From super- + consciousness. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|consciousness}} super- + consciousness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} superconsciousness (uncountable)
  1. Higher consciousness. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: super-consciousness

Alternative forms

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