unconsciousness
noun/ʌnˈkɑnʃəsnəs/
Frequency rank: #17,361 most common English word
Meaning
A state of being unaware and unresponsive, as if in a deep sleep, often caused by injury or illness.
Example sentence
After hitting her head, she fell into unconsciousness and had to be carried to safety.
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