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How to pronounce “subliminal”

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Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of subliminal with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Stories of Photographing Monumental People (from Michelle Obama to Stephen Hawking)And I realized I'm being sent a subliminal message
Definition summary
(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. [from late 19th c.]

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How to pronounce subliminal

Stories of Photographing Monumental People (from Michelle Obama to Stephen Hawking)

And I realized I'm being sent a subliminal message

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “subliminal”

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • (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. [from late 19th c.]
  • (psychology) Without directed awareness or thought; subconscious (dated), unconscious. [from late 19th c.]
  • (by extension) Of an advertisement, a message, etc.: conveyed in a manner that a person is unaware of being influenced by it. [from mid 20th c.]
  • [Noun]
  • (physiology) Chiefly preceded by the: something which is below the limen or threshold of conscious perception. [from late 19th c.]
  • (psychology) Chiefly preceded by the: the subconscious (dated) or unconscious self. [from late 19th c.]
  • (by extension) An advertisement, a message, etc., which is conveyed in a manner that a person is unaware of being influenced by it. [from mid 20th c.]

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