subconscious

Etymology

From sub- + conscious.

adj

  1. Partially conscious.
  2. (psychology, dated) Synonym of unconscious.
    The sense of smell can be a subconscious influence on our actions.

noun

  1. (psychology, dated) Synonym of unconscious.
    A person can sometimes wake up knowing the solution to a problem that their subconscious has been working on.

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