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limen

/ˈlaɪmən/ noun · British & US
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What does limen mean?

noun

The threshold of perception; the minimum amount of a stimulus that can be detected. In architecture, the sill of a doorway or window.

Example

"The limen of the doorway was set low, making it difficult for children to enter the room."

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