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subconscious definition
Overview
This page has 3 definitions of subconscious in English. Subconscious is an adjective and noun. Examples of how to use subconscious in a sentence are shown. Also define these 0 related words and terms: .
English
Etymology
From sub- + conscious. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /sʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/, /sʌbˈkɒn.t͡ʃəs/
- (General American) IPA(key): /sʌbˈkɑn.ʃəs/
- Rhymes: -ɒnʃəs, -ɒntʃəs, -ɑnʃəs
Adjective
subconscious (comparative more subconscious, superlative most subconscious)
- Partially conscious.
- (psychology, dated) Synonym of unconscious.
- The sense of smell can be a subconscious influence on our actions.
Translations
partially conscious
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psychology — see unconscious
Noun
subconscious (usually uncountable, plural subconsciouses)
- (psychology, dated) Synonym of unconscious.
- Synonyms: subconsciousness, subconscious mind
- A person can sometimes wake up knowing the solution to a problem that their subconscious has been working on.
Translations
unconscious — see unconscious