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Subconscious Definition & Meaning

subconscious
adjective
  1. just below the level of consciousness
noun
  1. psychic activity just below the level of awareness

"Subconscious" in song lyrics

See how subconscious is used in real songs:

  • "Forcin' me to drift into the canals deep in the subconscious"
    Atoms Family — Brainstorm
  • "but yet I continue on with no tendencies in my subconscious"
    Jedi Mind Tricks f/ Apathy, Yan the Phenomenon — The Apostle's Creed
  • "The lessons etched in your subconscious"
    Muph & Plutonic — Blinded

Usage tips for "subconscious"

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Frequently asked questions

What does subconscious mean?
just below the level of consciousness psychic activity just below the level of awareness
What part of speech is subconscious?
Subconscious is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does subconscious have?
Subconscious has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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