Definition of subliminal in English:
subliminal
adjective səˈblɪmɪn(ə)lˌsəbˈlɪmənl
Psychology (of a stimulus or mental process) below the threshold of sensation or consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example sentencesExamples
- Designed to work on a subliminal level, after the event it grows in the mind's eye rather than fading from memory.
- In lay terms, he is interested in how subliminal information can be conveyed.
- A number of these studies have used subliminal stimuli to produce the increase in positive affect.
- An audio subliminal message could be defined as a verbal stimulus perceived below the threshold of awareness.
- As is typical with this method, no participant reported being aware of the subliminal faces.
Synonyms
subconscious, unconscious
hidden, concealed
Origin
Late 19th century: from sub- 'below' + Latin limen, limin- 'threshold' + -al.
Definition of subliminal in US English:
subliminal
adjectiveˌsəbˈlimənlˌsəbˈlɪmənl
Psychology (of a stimulus or mental process) below the threshold of sensation or consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example sentencesExamples
- An audio subliminal message could be defined as a verbal stimulus perceived below the threshold of awareness.
- In lay terms, he is interested in how subliminal information can be conveyed.
- A number of these studies have used subliminal stimuli to produce the increase in positive affect.
- As is typical with this method, no participant reported being aware of the subliminal faces.
- Designed to work on a subliminal level, after the event it grows in the mind's eye rather than fading from memory.
Synonyms
subconscious, unconscious
Origin
Late 19th century: from sub- ‘below’ + Latin limen, limin- ‘threshold’ + -al.