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esthesis vs threshold

threshold vs esthesis

esthesis and threshold both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
esthesis Yes No No No
threshold Yes No No No
As nouns, threshold is a hyponym of esthesis; that is, threshold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than esthesis:
  • esthesis: an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
  • threshold: the smallest detectable sensation
esthesis (noun) threshold (noun)
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation 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
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
the smallest detectable sensation
a region marking a boundary
the starting point for a new state or experience
Difference between esthesis and threshold

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