subconscious
[ suhb-kon-shuh s ]
/ sʌbˈkɒn ʃəs /
adjective
existing or operating in the mind beneath or beyond consciousness: the subconscious self.Compare preconscious, unconscious.
imperfectly or not wholly conscious: subconscious motivations.
noun
the totality of mental processes of which the individual is not aware; unreportable mental activities.
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British Dictionary definitions for subconscious
subconscious
/ (sʌbˈkɒnʃəs) /
adjective
acting or existing without one's awarenesssubconscious motive
noun
psychoanal that part of the mind which is on the fringe of consciousness and contains material of which it is possible to become aware by redirecting attentionCompare preconscious (def. 2), unconscious (def. 5)
Derived forms of subconscious
subconsciously, adverbsubconsciousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for subconscious
subconscious
[ sŭb-kŏn′shəs ]
adj.
Not wholly conscious; partially or imperfectly conscious.
n.
The part of the mind below the level of conscious perception.
Other words from subconscious
sub•con′scious•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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