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Preconscious vs Subconscious - What's the difference?

preconscious | subconscious |

As adjectives the difference between preconscious and subconscious

is that preconscious is (of memories) that one is not aware of, but can be recalled through conscious effort while subconscious is partially conscious.

As nouns the difference between preconscious and subconscious

is that preconscious is the sum of these memories while subconscious is that part of the mind that is not consciously perceived; one's innermost thoughts.

preconscious

English

Adjective

(head)
  • (psychology) (of memories ) that one is not aware of, but can be recalled through conscious effort

    • Noun

    (wikipedia preconscious) (-)
  • (psychology) The sum of these memories

    • subconscious

    English

    (wikipedia subconscious)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • partially conscious.
  • below the level of consciousness.
    • The sense of smell can be a subconscious influence on our actions.

    Noun

  • 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.

    Synonyms

    * subconsciousness * subconscious mind