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   subliminal

   /səˈblɪmɪnl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a stimulus or mental process) below the threshold of sensation or consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.

   Word Origin late 19th century: from sub- ‘below’ + Latin limen, limin- ‘threshold’ + -al.

   Derivatives

   • 1. subliminally adverb

   Scrabble Points: 14

   • S

     1

   • U

     1

   • B

     3

   • L

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   • I

     1

   • M

     3

   • I

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   • N

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   • A

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   • L

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