Suprathreshold
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Suprathreshold is an adjective meaning That is sufficiently strong (greater than a threshold strength) to generate a response.
Meaning
That is sufficiently strong (greater than a threshold strength) to generate a response.
More Meanings
- A threshold that is stronger than that needed to generate a response
Example Sentences
a suprathreshold (above-threshold) stimulus at the trigger zone initiates the action potential
Word Forms
- suprathresholds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superthreshold, supralethal, overstrong, ultrasensitive, superaudible, supraoptimal.
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