What does "foreconscious" mean?

In the psychology of Sigmund Freud, part of the mind that is available to the conscious if mentally summoned, contrasted with the unconscious, which is not directly accessible.

What is a synonym for "foreconscious"?

Common synonyms include: anima, conscience, ego, id, libido, mind.

Foreconscious

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In the psychology of Sigmund Freud, part of the mind that is available to the conscious if mentally summoned, contrasted with the unconscious, which is not directly accessible. no-plural

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anima conscience ego id libido mind

Etymology

From fore- + conscious.

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