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subliminal in German

subliminal in German is unterschwellig, subtil, unterbewusst — subliminal means below the threshold of conscious awareness, though still capable of affecting thoughts or behavior.

subliminal in German

unterschwellig
adj
(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.]
subtil
adj
(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.]
unterbewusst
adj
(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.]

What does "subliminal" mean?

  1. adj Below the threshold of conscious awareness, though still capable of affecting thoughts or behavior.
    "The film contained a subliminal message flashed for a fraction of a second."
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subliminal in a sentence

  • The film contained a subliminal message flashed for a fraction of a second.
  • Some advertisers use subliminal cues to influence buying decisions.

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What is "subliminal" in German?

"subliminal" in German is unterschwellig, subtil, unterbewusst. subliminal means: Below the threshold of conscious awareness, though still capable of affecting thoughts or behavior.

How do you use "subliminal" in a sentence?

Example: "The film contained a subliminal message flashed for a fraction of a second." In German, "subliminal" is unterschwellig, subtil, unterbewusst.

Are there other ways to say "subliminal" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "subliminal": unterschwellig, subtil, unterbewusst.

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