Subliminal vs. Liminal

Subliminaladjective

(of a stimulus) Below the threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response.

Liminaladjective

Of or pertaining to an entrance or threshold.

Subliminaladjective

Existing in the mind, but below the surface or threshold of consciousness; that is, existing as feeling rather than as clear ideas.

Liminaladjective

Of or pertaining to a beginning or first stage of a process.

Subliminaladjective

having or using an intensity of sensory stimulus insufficient to be perceived consciously, but having an effect on unconscious mental processes; as, subliminal advertising.

Liminal

of or pertaining to a limen, especially a sensory threshhold.

Subliminaladjective

below the threshold of conscious perception

Liminal

marginally perceptible.