Since the Latin word limen means "threshold", something subliminal exists just below the threshold of conscious awareness. The classic example of a subliminal message is "Eat popcorn" flashed on a …

Add to word list not recognized or understood by the conscious mind, but still having an influence on it: a subliminal message (Definition of subliminal from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © …

SUBLIMINAL definition: existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; being or employing stimuli insufficiently intense to produce a discrete sensation but often being or designed to be intense …

Definition of subliminal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Subliminal definition: Below the threshold of consciousness or apprehension; specif., involving or using stimuli intended to take effect subconsciously by repetition.

Sep 21, 2025 · Subliminal refers to stimuli or messages that are below the threshold of conscious awareness yet potentially influence thoughts, behaviors, or emotions. The term originates from the …

subliminal, adj. & n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

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

Subliminal influences or messages affect your mind without you being aware of it. Colour has a profound, though often subliminal influence on our senses and moods.

Dec 14, 2025 · subliminal (plural subliminals) (physiology) Chiefly preceded by the: something which is below the limen or threshold of conscious perception. [from late 19th c.]