Plural instances of waking up or becoming conscious; moments when someone suddenly understands or becomes aware of something important.
From Old English 'awæcnan' (to awake) + -ing (present participle) + -s (plural). The root 'wæc-' relates to waking or watching. Over time, 'awakening' expanded from the physical act of waking to metaphorical uses for spiritual or intellectual realization.
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