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Subliminal 601 Words You Need to Know

Subliminal 601 Words You Need to Know /ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl/ (adj) Definition without conscious awareness, hidden, unconscious, subconscious, below the threshold of consciousness, unintentional, concealed - (in advertisement) trying to grab the attention of people and influence them indirectly while the people are not aware of that Example The birth of subliminal advertising as we know it dates to 1957 when a market researcher named James Vicary inserted the words "Eat Popcorn" and "Drink Coca-Cola" into a movie. The words appeared for a single frame, allegedly long enough for the subconscious to pick up, but too short for the viewer to be ...

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