pain threshold

/peɪn ˌθrɛʃˈ(h)oʊld/
IPA guide

Definitions of pain threshold
  1. noun
    the lowest intensity of stimulation at which pain is experienced
    “some people have much higher pain thresholds than do other people”
    see moresee less
    type of:
    absolute threshold
    the lowest level of stimulation that a person can detect
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘pain threshold'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family