As adjectives the difference between subliminal and luminal
is that subliminal is below the threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response while luminal is of or pertaining to the lumen.
As a noun luminal is
a sedative.
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
luminal
English
Adjective
(-)
(biology) of or pertaining to the lumen
Antonyms
* (biology) basalolateral
Derived terms
* (biology) transluminal
Noun
(-)
(medicine) A sedative.
Synonyms
* (medicine) sodium thiopental