Subliminal

Quick meaning: Subliminal is an adjective meaning (psychology) Without directed awareness or thought; subconscious (dated), unconscious.

Meaning

(psychology) Without directed awareness or thought; subconscious (dated), unconscious.

More Meanings

1. (by extension) Of an advertisement, a message, etc.: conveyed in a manner that a person is unaware of being influenced by it.
2. (physiology) Chiefly preceded by the: something which is below the limen or threshold of conscious perception.
3. (psychology) Chiefly preceded by the: the subconscious (dated) or unconscious self.
4. (by extension) An advertisement, a message, etc., which is conveyed in a manner that a person is unaware of being influenced by it.
5. (physiology) Of a stimulus: below the limen or threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response; also (generally), below the threshold where a response can be produced.
6. (Internet slang) An audio or video recording, often consisting of ambient music or white noise with hidden affirmations, intended to produce physical or psychological changes in the listener through repetition.

Example Sentences

She spent all night listening to a subliminal to change her eye color.

Word Forms

• sub-liminal
• subliminals

Synonyms for subliminal

Depending on context, synonyms include latent, underthreshold, imperceptible, unperceivable.

Antonyms for subliminal

Common opposites include liminal, superliminal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include imperceptible, unperceivable, dreamy, audiotapes, sub-liminal, superliminal.

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