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subliminal

adjective sub·lim·i·nal \(ˌ)sə-ˈbli-mə-n^əl\

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

Full Definition of SUBLIMINAL

: inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception

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

— sub·lim·i·nal·ly adverb

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sub- + Latin limin-, limen threshold

First Known Use: 1886

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adjective sub·lim·i·nal \(ˌ)səb-ˈlim-ən-^əl, ˈsəb-\

: inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception

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

—sub·lim·i·nal·ly \-ē\ adverb

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