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Subliminal

/səˈblɪmɪnəl/

(of a stimulus) Below the threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response.

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📖 Definitions of "Subliminal"

adjective

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(of a stimulus) Below the threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response.

🔄 Synonyms of "Subliminal"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
imperceptiblenoun	Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed.
unperceivable	Not perceivable; imperceptible.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Subliminal"

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Word	Definition
imperceptible	Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed.
unperceivable	Not perceivable; imperceptible.
dreamy	As in a dream; resembling a dream.
audiotapesnoun	A magnetic tape that stores analog sound for later playback on a tape player.
sub-liminal	(dated) Alternative form of subliminal. [(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.]
superliminalnoun	(psychology, physiology, of mental activity) Of, pertaining to, or involving conscious awareness; above the threshold of the subconscious.
underthreshold	Being below the threshold or outside of the ordinary limits of consciousness; subconscious; subliminal.
super-liminal	Alternative form of superliminal. [(psychology, physiology, of mental activity) Of, pertaining to, or involving conscious awareness; above the threshold of the subconscious.]
supraliminal	(psychology) Being above the threshold of consciousness or of sensation.
supraliminar	Alternative form of supraliminal. [(psychology) Being above the threshold of consciousness or of sensation.]
subperceptual	Below the threshold of perception
sublimnic	(geology) Beneath a limnic stratum.
subsensory	Below the threshold of sensory perception.
subthresholdnoun	A secondary or subordinate threshold.
subaudible	Below the threshold of hearing.
subauditory	Below the threshold of hearing.
subvisible	Below the threshold of visibility.
subphysical	Below the level of the physical or tangible.
subaural	Under the ear.
subverbal	Below the level of speech.