Subconscious vs. Preconscious — What's the Difference?

In psychology, the subconscious is the part of the mind that is not currently in focal awareness.

In psychoanalysis, preconscious is the loci preceding consciousness. Thoughts are preconscious when they are unconscious at a particular moment, but are not repressed.

Of or concerning the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's actions and feelings

The memories or feelings that are not part of one's immediate awareness but that can be recalled through conscious effort.

The subconscious part of the mind (not in technical use in psychoanalysis, where unconscious is preferred)

Prior to consciousness.

Not wholly conscious; partially or imperfectly conscious

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

The part of the mind below the level of conscious perception. Often used with the.

(psychology) The sum of these memories

Partially conscious.

Of or pertaining to a state before consciousness.

Syn of unconscious.

Syn of unconscious.

Occurring without the possibility or the fact of an attendant consciousness; - said of states of the soul.

Partially conscious; feebly conscious.

Psychic activity just below the level of awareness

Just below the level of consciousness