PsychologyAugust 30, 2026
wakeful
WAYK-ful
Definition
Characterized by being awake or in a state of alert consciousness rather than asleep.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'wæcnian,' meaning to become awake or arise, combined with the suffix '-ful.' It has been used since the Middle Ages to describe a state of being vigilant or alert.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the brain's state of 'wakeful rest,' which occurs when the Default Mode Network activates during periods of inactivity or daydreaming.
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