In a way that shows awareness or intentional thought; deliberately.
From Latin 'conscientiam', derived from 'com-' (with) and 'scire' (to know). The word entered English in the 17th century, with the adverb form developing shortly after.
Neuroscientists estimate you're only consciously aware of about 1% of your brain's activities—the rest happens behind the scenes! The word 'conscious' comes from the same Latin root as 'science' and 'conscience', all meaning different ways of 'knowing'.
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