subliminal
adjective/səbˈlɪmɪnəl/
Frequency rank: #15,212 most common English word
Meaning
Below the threshold of conscious perception; influencing the mind without one's awareness.
Example sentence
The advertisement used subliminal messaging to influence customers without their awareness.
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