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1. threshold

noun. ['ˈθrɛˌʃoʊld'] the starting point for a new state or experience.

Etymology

  • þrescold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • þrescan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Pain Threshold

2. threshold

noun. ['ˈθrɛˌʃoʊld'] the smallest detectable sensation.

Etymology

  • þrescold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • þrescan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. threshold

noun. ['ˈθrɛˌʃoʊld'] the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway.

Etymology

  • þrescold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • þrescan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. threshold

noun. ['ˈθrɛˌʃoʊld'] a region marking a boundary.

Etymology

  • þrescold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • þrescan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))