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

It may pass from the supraliminal state to the subliminal, and again emerge on the surface.

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The normal relation between the supraliminal and the subliminal may be disturbed by the action of either.

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But it is equally easy to devise experiments which shall call these submerged sensations up again into supraliminal consciousness.

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There, too, the powers of which the supraliminal self has lost control continue to act in obedience to subliminal promptings.

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Part of her personality is still alive to the danger, and modifies her movements, unknown to her supraliminal self.

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Related Words

• attentive
• aware
• certain
• cognizant
• informed
• keen
• mindful
• responsive
• sensible
• sure
• vigilant
• watchful