subconscious

English

Etymology

sub- +‎ conscious

Adjective

subconscious (comparative more subconscious, superlative most subconscious)

  1. Partially conscious.
  2. Below the level of consciousness.
    The sense of smell can be a subconscious influence on our actions.

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Noun

subconscious (usually uncountable, plural subconsciouses)

  1. That part of the mind that is not consciously perceived; one's innermost thoughts.
    A person can sometimes wake up knowing the solution to a problem that their subconscious has been working on.

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