Supraliminal vs. Subliminal — What's the Difference?

Being above the threshold of consciousness or of sensation. Used of stimuli.

Below the threshold of conscious perception. Used of stimuli.

Being above the threshold of consciousness or of sensation. Used of stimuli.

Inadequate to produce conscious awareness but able to evoke a response

(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.

(psychology) Without directed awareness or thought; subconscious dated, unconscious.

(by extension) Of an advertisement, a message, etc.: conveyed in a manner that a person is unaware of being influenced by it.

(physiology) Chiefly preceded by the: something which is below the limen or threshold of conscious perception.

(psychology) Chiefly preceded by the: the subconscious dated or unconscious self.

(by extension) An advertisement, a message, etc., which is conveyed in a manner that a person is unaware of being influenced by it.

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

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

Below the threshold of conscious perception