Meaning & use
preconscious
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Relating to thoughts or memories that are not currently in conscious awareness but can easily be brought to mind.
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The therapist asked her to explore preconscious associations triggered by the photograph.
Some habits operate at a preconscious level, guiding behavior without deliberate thought.
A note on using this word
A term from Freudian psychology, distinct from 'unconscious': preconscious material is retrievable with a bit of effort, while unconscious material is not readily accessible.
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