subliminal — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. 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.

   Synonyms

   latentunderthreshold

   Antonyms

   liminalsuperliminal

2. 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. Of an advertisement, a message, etc.: conveyed in a manner that the viewer is unaware of being influenced by it.

   Usage

   • broadly

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

Noun

1. Chiefly preceded by the: something which is below the limen or threshold of conscious perception. An advertisement, a message, etc., which is conveyed in a manner that a person is unaware of being influenced by it.

   Usage

   • broadly

2. Chiefly preceded by the: something which is below the limen or threshold of conscious perception. 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.

   Usage

   • Internet

   Examples

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

3. Chiefly preceded by the: the subconscious (dated) or unconscious self.

Adjective

1. below the threshold of conscious perception