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subliminal

 

[ sสŒbหˆlษชmษชn(ษ™)l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

hidden messages

Below the threshold of conscious perception, subliminal messages are designed to influence our behavior without us even realizing it. These messages can be found in advertisements, music, and even movies.

Synonyms

covert, hidden, unconscious

Examples of usage

  • Many believe that subliminal messages in advertising can affect our decision-making without us even knowing.
  • Some people claim to have experienced subliminal messaging in music that has influenced their emotions.
  • Subliminal techniques are often used in movies to create a sense of unease or tension without the audience being fully aware of it.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

In psychology, subliminal refers to stimuli or messages that are presented below the threshold of conscious awareness. These stimuli may still influence behavior or emotions despite not being consciously perceived.

Synonyms

subthreshold message, unconscious stimulus

Examples of usage

  • The study aimed to investigate the effects of subliminal messaging on participants' decision-making processes.
  • Subliminal perception plays a role in shaping our preferences and attitudes without our conscious knowledge.

Translations

Translations of the word "subliminal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subliminar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคšเฅ‡เคคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterschwellig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bawah sadar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดัะฒั–ะดะพะผะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podprogowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฝœๅœจๆ„่ญ˜ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท subliminal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subliminal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilinรงaltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ์žฌ์˜์‹์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุช ุงู„ูˆุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podprahovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podprahovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฝœๆ„่ฏ†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podzavesten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirvitund

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฝะฐะดะฐะฝ ั‚ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผuraltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subliminal

Word origin

The term 'subliminal' is derived from the Latin words 'sub' meaning below and 'limen' meaning threshold. The concept of subliminal perception has been a topic of interest and controversy in psychology and advertising for decades. Research has explored the potential effects of subliminal messages on behavior, emotions, and decision-making, with varying results. While some studies suggest that subliminal stimuli can influence individuals, others argue that the effects are minimal or nonexistent.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,578, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.