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stream-of-consciousness

stream-of-con·scious·ness
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [streem uhv, ov kon-shuh s-nis]
    • /strim ʌv, ɒv ˈkɒn ʃəs nɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [streem uhv, ov kon-shuh s-nis]
    • /strim ʌv, ɒv ˈkɒn ʃəs nɪs/

Definitions of stream-of-consciousness word

  • adjective stream-of-consciousness of, relating to, or characterized by a manner of writing in which a character's thoughts or perceptions are presented as occurring in random form, without regard for logical sequences, syntactic structure, distinctions between various levels of reality, or the like: a stream-of-consciousness novel; a stream-of-consciousness technique. 1
  • noun stream-of-consciousness Psychology. thought regarded as a succession of ideas and images constantly moving forward in time. 1
  • noun stream-of-consciousness interior monologue. 1

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Origin of stream-of-consciousness

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Stream-of-consciousness

noun
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stream-of-consciousness popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Top questions with stream-of-consciousness

  • what is stream-of-consciousness narration?

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