Preconscious

usgb/ˌpriːˈkɑːnʃəs/
adjective

Related to thoughts and feelings that exist in the mind but are not immediately available to consciousness.

He was not aware of this preconscious bias in his behaviour.
Visual representation of "preconscious" - Related to thoughts and feelings that exist in the mind but are not immediately available to consciousness.

Often appears as...

  • preconscious thoughts
  • preconscious level

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Psychological

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Psychological Insight

The word 'preconscious' is used to describe mental processes that you're not currently thinking about but can easily recall.

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After some prompting, the preconscious details of the dream became clear to him.
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Implicit Influence

'Preconscious' involves thoughts that might affect behavior without a person actively realizing it.

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His decision was affected by a preconscious understanding of his parents' expectations.
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Ease of Recall

Preconscious information is easy to bring to mind unlike unconscious thoughts that are deeply hidden.

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She had a preconscious memory of the melody, which she hummed effortlessly.
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