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Sublimation vs Subliminal - What's the difference?

sublimation | subliminal |

As a noun sublimation

is the transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase.

As an adjective subliminal is

below the threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response.

sublimation

English

Noun

(-)
  • The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase.
  • The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive.

    • subliminal

    English

    Alternative forms

    * sub-liminal

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (of a stimulus) Below the threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response.

    • Synonyms

    * (l)

    Antonyms

    * superliminal

    Derived terms

    * subliminal advertising * subliminally * subliminal message