Subconscious (noun)

1. The part of the mind that is not currently in focal awareness but that influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
2. The mind or mental processes that are not currently in conscious awareness.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from sub- "below" + conscious.

Examples:

1. The subconscious mind is responsible for our automatic reactions, such as blinking or breathing.
2. The therapist tried to access the patient's subconscious memories through hypnosis.
3. The creative process is often a mystery, but it is thought that inspiration comes from the subconscious.
4. The advertising campaign was designed to appeal to the consumer's subconscious desires.
5. The mind is divided into the conscious and the subconscious.