absolute threshold

/ˌˈæbsəˌˈlut ˌθrɛʃˈ(h)oʊld/
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Definitions of absolute threshold
  1. noun
    the lowest level of stimulation that a person can detect
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    types:
    pain threshold
    the lowest intensity of stimulation at which pain is experienced
    type of:
    limen, threshold
    the smallest detectable sensation
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