superliminal

Meanings

• adjective

  Pertaining to or involving perceptual experiences that occur when stimuli are presented in a manner that transcends normal limits or conventional senses.

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Variants

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supraliminal

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Etymology

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From the Latin superlimen, meaning 'beyond the threshold'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'superliminal' was popularized by the psychologist Robert Ornstein in his 1972 book 'The Psychology of Consciousness'.

2. Superliminal experiences have been reported in various contexts, including dreams, hallucinations, and near-death experiences.

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Related Concepts

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1. liminal: Relating to a transitional or threshold state or phase.

2. phenomenon: A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose causes or explanations are incomplete understood.

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Culture

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Superliminal is a term used primarily in the fields of psychology and neuroscience to describe experiences that go beyond normal sensory perception. It has been explored in various forms of art and media, such as film, literature, and video games.

How to Memorize "superliminal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a threshold or boundary, and visualize experiences that go beyond it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'superliminal' with experiences that transcend normal perception.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'super' means 'beyond' and 'liminal' means 'threshold'.

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