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    limen
    /ˈlʌɪmɛn/

    noun

    • 1. a threshold below which a stimulus is not perceived or is not distinguished from another.

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  3. A limen is a threshold or border between one thing and another. In psychology and physiology, the word more specifically refers to the point or threshold at which a sensation, such as pain, becomes strong enough to be experienced.

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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LimenLimen - Wikipedia

    In physiology, psychology, or psychophysics, a limen or a liminal point is a sensory threshold of a physiological or psychological response. Such points delineate boundaries of perception; that is, a limen defines a sensory threshold beyond which a particular stimulus becomes perceivable, and below which it remains unperceivable.

  5. Limen is a Latin word meaning threshold, the point at which a stimulus is strong enough to produce a response. Find out the pronunciation, translation, and usage of limen in psychology and other fields.

  6. Limen is a Latin word meaning threshold or transverse beam in a door frame. It can also refer to the minimum level of stimulation needed to elicit a response in psychology.

  7. the "limen" family. the smallest detectable sensation.

  8. Limen is a noun that means threshold, especially in psychology or physiology. It comes from Latin and is related to the word limes, meaning border or frontier.

  9. May 23, 2024 · limen is a word with multiple meanings and origins in different languages. It can mean threshold, glue, or tin in Latin, Norwegian, and Spanish, respectively.