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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

preconscious

/prɪˈkɒnʃəs/ noun · British & US
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What does preconscious mean?

noun

A part of the mind that contains thoughts, feelings, and memories that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be accessed through the process of recall. It is a reservoir of information that is not immediately available to conscious perception but can be brought into awareness through various means such as dreams, daydreams, or other forms of mental imagery.

Example

"The preconscious mind is thought to be a repository of memories and experiences that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be accessed through the process of recall."

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