Limen
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In physiology, psychology, or psychophysics, a limen or a liminal point is a threshold of a physiological or psychological response.
Liminal, as an adjective, means situated at a sensory threshold, hence barely perceptible. The absolute threshold is the lowest amount of sensation detectable by a sense organ.
See also
- Just noticeable difference
- Minimal negation operator
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