time-unconscious
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/taɪm-ʌnˈkɑnʃəs/
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/taɪm-ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/
unaware of time
Etymology
'time-unconscious' originates from the combination of 'time' and 'unconscious', where 'time' refers to the ongoing sequence of events and 'unconscious' means not aware or not awake.
The term 'unconscious' has been used in English since the late 18th century, and 'time' has been a part of the English language since Old English. The combination into 'time-unconscious' is a modern construct.
Initially, 'unconscious' meant 'not awake', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'not aware of time'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not aware of or not paying attention to the passage of time.
He was so engrossed in his work that he became time-unconscious.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 05:34