Subliminal

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adjective sub·lim·i·nal \(ˌ)sə-ˈbli-mə-nəl\
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Simple Definition of subliminal

  • : relating to things that influence your mind in a way that you do not notice

  1. 1:  inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception

  2. 2:  existing or functioning below the threshold of consciousness <the subliminal mind><subliminal advertising>

sub·lim·i·nal·ly adverb

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Examples of subliminal in a sentence

  1. The studio denied the existence of subliminal messages in the movie.

  2. I am skeptical that subliminal advertising actually works.

Origin of subliminal

sub- + Latin limin-, limen threshold

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