subconscious mind

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subconscious mind

The artist taps into her subconscious mind for creative inspiration.

Definition

Noun: 1. The part of the mind containing psychic material of which one is not fully aware but which influences thoughts, feelings, and actions: The subconscious mind operates below the level of conscious awareness, storing memories, desires, and impulses that can affect behavior without one's explicit knowledge.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Psychoanalysis aims to bring conflicts from the subconscious mind into conscious awareness.
    • Her fear of water might stem from a forgotten childhood experience buried in her subconscious mind.
    • Creative ideas often seem to bubble up from the subconscious mind.
Advanced Usage
  • "To access the subconscious mind": to try to reach or influence mental content that is not consciously accessible.
    • Hypnosis is sometimes used to access the subconscious mind.
  • "The power of the subconscious mind": a phrase highlighting its perceived influence on shaping reality or habits.
    • The book discusses the power of the subconscious mind in achieving personal goals.
Variants and Related Words
  • Subconscious (adj/noun): operating or existing just below the level of conscious thought; often used interchangeably with "subconscious mind."
    • A subconscious desire. (adj)
    • The answer came from my subconscious. (noun)
  • Unconscious mind (noun): in some psychological theories, a deeper part of the mind than the subconscious, containing repressed feelings and instincts.
Synonyms
  • Unconscious (noun): the part of the mind containing thoughts and feelings not presently in awareness.
  • Preconscious (noun): in psychoanalytic theory, thoughts not currently in awareness but readily accessible.
Related Phrases
  • Subconscious processing: mental activity that occurs without conscious effort.
    • Subconscious processing helps us perform routine tasks like driving.
  • Subconscious influence: an effect caused by something in the subconscious mind.
    • Advertising often relies on subconscious influence.
Related Idioms
  • "Mind over matter": While not directly about the subconscious, this idiom relates to the mind's power, which some attribute to conscious and subconscious forces.
    • He used mind over matter to ignore the pain.
subconscious mind

The artist taps into her subconscious mind for creative inspiration.

Noun
  1. psychic activity just below the level of awareness

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