supraliminal

[ soo-pruh-lim-uh-nl ]

adjective

, Psychology.

1. being above the threshold of perception of a stimulus.

supraliminal

/ ˌsjuː-; ˌsuːprəˈlɪmɪnəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to any stimulus that is above the threshold of sensory awareness Compare subliminal

Derived Forms

• ˌsupraˈliminally, adverb

Other Words From

• supra·limi·nal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of supraliminal¹

First recorded in 1890–95; supra- + liminal

Example Sentences

The delivery model is considered supraliminal, using messages that are visible and processed cognitively.

From The Guardian

Attending Seattle Immersive Theatre’s production of “Supraliminal” is sort of like standing in an amusement park line for two and a half hours only to discover once you get to the front that there’s no ride at all.

From Seattle Times

Billed as an interactive show, “Supraliminal” certainly features more audience agency than a typical play, but this ill-conceived hybrid isn’t satisfying as theater or stunt.

From Seattle Times

Attending Seattle Immersive Theatre’s production of “Supraliminal” is sort of like standing in an amusement park line for two and a half hours only to discover once you get to the front that there’s no ride at all.

From Seattle Times

Billed as an interactive show, “Supraliminal” certainly features more audience agency than a typical play, but this ill-conceived hybrid isn’t satisfying as theater or stunt.

From Seattle Times

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