Wiktionary:Word of the day/2022/October 6

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subliminal adj
  1. (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.
  2. (psychology) Without directed awareness or thought; subconscious (dated), unconscious.
  3. (by extension) Of an advertisement, a message, etc.: conveyed in a manner that a person is unaware of being influenced by it.

subliminal n

  1. (physiology) Chiefly preceded by the: something which is below the limen or threshold of conscious perception.
  2. (psychology) Chiefly preceded by the: the subconscious (dated) or unconscious self.
  3. (by extension) An advertisement, a message, etc., which is conveyed in a manner that a person is unaware of being influenced by it.
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