Subliminal

usgb/ˌsʌbˈlɪmɪnl/
adjective

Something that exists or works in a way that is not obvious or not directly noticeable.

The advertisement has subliminal messages to encourage people to buy the product.
Visual representation of "subliminal" - Something that exists or works in a way that is not obvious or not directly noticeable.

Often appears as...

  • subliminal message
  • subliminal influence
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Indirect Influence

The word 'subliminal' suggests an effect on thought or behavior without being noticed.

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The music had a subliminal effect on the shoppers' mood.
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Not Immediate

Subliminal elements may require time or repetition to impact one's mind subtly.

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He wasn't sure why, but the repeated subliminal slogans began to influence his choices.
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Cultural Perception

Cultural background can affect whether something is considered subliminal.

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To foreign visitors, the local customs carried subliminal messages of community.
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