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subliminally adverb uk /sʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl.i/ us /sʌbˈlɪm.ən.ə.li/ in a way that is not recognized or understood by the conscious mind, but still has an influence on it: We are made subliminally aware of a bigger world outside, by the hum of traffic and a glow of light. I know that TV advertising is supposed to work subliminally. It's using our ancient fears, but it's done incredibly subtly and subliminally. The military aspect of the crusade is subliminally suggested by the figure holding a weapon. Medical schools condition students, albeit subliminally, to believe that the only ambition worth having is to become a consultant in a large hospital. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Science of psychology & psychoanalysis analyse analysis behavioural science behaviourism behaviourist brain mapping certify electroconvulsive therapy electroshock therapy neuropsychology nominative determinism non-psychiatric non-psychiatrist non-psychological pathological psyche psychiatrist psychobabble straightjacket unconscious
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