subliminal
1 of 1adjective/sʌbˈlɪmɪnəl/
1
below or beyond the threshold of conscious awareness
- Art historians analyze works for possible subliminal symbolism reflecting the artists' inner thoughts or cultural context.
- Below the surface lay darker, more subliminal motivations that she was only starting to acknowledge.
- Advocates argue that branding uses both conscious brand attributes as well as subliminal associations.