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1. threshold
noun. ['ˈθrɛˌʃoʊld'] the starting point for a new state or experience.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- threshold (English)
- þrescold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- þrescan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. threshold
noun. ['ˈθrɛˌʃoʊld'] the smallest detectable sensation.
Etymology
- threshold (English)
- 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.
Synonyms
Etymology
- threshold (English)
- þrescold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- þrescan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. threshold
noun. ['ˈθrɛˌʃoʊld'] the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- threshold (English)
- þrescold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- þrescan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. function
noun. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function).
Etymology
- function (English)
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)
6. function
noun. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] what something is used for.
Synonyms
Etymology
- function (English)
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)
7. function
noun. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.
Etymology
- function (English)
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)
8. function
verb. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] perform as expected when applied.
Etymology
- function (English)
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)