Definition of Wakefulness

1. Noun. A periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world. "Consciousness during wakefulness in a sane person is pretty well ordered and familiar"


2. Noun. A temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep. "Accept your wakefulness and sleep in its own contrary way is more likely to come"
Exact synonyms: Sleeplessness
Generic synonyms: Temporary State
Derivative terms: Sleepless, Wakeful
Antonyms: Sleepiness

3. Noun. The process of paying close and continuous attention. "Vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue"
Exact synonyms: Alertness, Vigilance, Watchfulness
Generic synonyms: Attention
Specialized synonyms: Jealousy
Derivative terms: Alert, Vigilant, Wakeful, Watchful

Definition of Wakefulness

1. Noun. The state of being wakeful. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Wakefulness

1. [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Wakefulness

1. A state in which the individual is fully aware of his environment. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wakefulness

wakeboard
wakeboard tower
wakeboarded
wakeboarder
wakeboarders
wakeboarding
wakeboardings
wakeboards
waked
waked up
wakefieldite
wakefieldites
wakefields
wakeful
wakefully
wakefulness (current term)
wakefulnesses
wakeless
wakeman
wakemen
waken
wakened
wakener
wakeners
wakenest
wakeneth
wakening
wakenings
wakens
wakeover

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