Preconscious
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.
Often appears as...
- preconscious thoughts
- preconscious level
Usage tips
Psychological
noun
The area of mind holding what is not in awareness but is potentially available and can be made conscious.
The therapist uses hypnosis to bring her patient's preconscious memories into consciousness.
Often appears as...
- activate the preconscious
- delve into the preconscious
Usage tips
Psychological
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.
Often appears as...
- preconscious thoughts
- preconscious level
Usage tips
Psychological
noun
The area of mind holding what is not in awareness but is potentially available and can be made conscious.
The therapist uses hypnosis to bring her patient's preconscious memories into consciousness.
Often appears as...
- activate the preconscious
- delve into the preconscious
Usage tips
Psychological
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Psychological Insight
The word 'preconscious' is used to describe mental processes that you're not currently thinking about but can easily recall.
After some prompting, the preconscious details of the dream became clear to him.
Pro Tip 2/3Implicit Influence
'Preconscious' involves thoughts that might affect behavior without a person actively realizing it.
His decision was affected by a preconscious understanding of his parents' expectations.
Pro Tip 3/3Ease of Recall
Preconscious information is easy to bring to mind unlike unconscious thoughts that are deeply hidden.
She had a preconscious memory of the melody, which she hummed effortlessly.
Pro Tip 1/3Psychological Insight
The word 'preconscious' is used to describe mental processes that you're not currently thinking about but can easily recall.
After some prompting, the preconscious details of the dream became clear to him.
Pro Tip 2/3Implicit Influence
'Preconscious' involves thoughts that might affect behavior without a person actively realizing it.
His decision was affected by a preconscious understanding of his parents' expectations.
Pro Tip 3/3Ease of Recall
Preconscious information is easy to bring to mind unlike unconscious thoughts that are deeply hidden.
She had a preconscious memory of the melody, which she hummed effortlessly.
Pro Tip 1/3Psychological Insight
The word 'preconscious' is used to describe mental processes that you're not currently thinking about but can easily recall.
After some prompting, the preconscious details of the dream became clear to him.
Pro Tip 2/3Implicit Influence
'Preconscious' involves thoughts that might affect behavior without a person actively realizing it.
His decision was affected by a preconscious understanding of his parents' expectations.
Pro Tip 3/3Ease of Recall
Preconscious information is easy to bring to mind unlike unconscious thoughts that are deeply hidden.
She had a preconscious memory of the melody, which she hummed effortlessly.
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Quote examples
David Ignatius
American Journalist
As so many writers know, the experience of creating an imaginary world is closer to dreaming than it is to normal, grit-your-teeth work. It's preconscious rather than conscious. Ideas fall into your head, and the book writes you, rather than the other way around.
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William S. Burroughs
American Writer
Black magic operates most effectively in preconscious, marginal areas. Casual curses are the most effective.
Quote examples
David Ignatius
American Journalist
As so many writers know, the experience of creating an imaginary world is closer to dreaming than it is to normal, grit-your-teeth work. It's preconscious rather than conscious. Ideas fall into your head, and the book writes you, rather than the other way around.
Quote examples
William S. Burroughs
American Writer
Black magic operates most effectively in preconscious, marginal areas. Casual curses are the most effective.
Example 1 of 2
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