threshold
|thresh/hold|
B2
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/ˈθrɛʃˌhoʊld/
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/ˈθrɛʃˌhəʊld/
beginning point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'threshold' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þrescold', where 'þrescan' meant 'to thresh' and 'hold' meant 'a place'.
Historical Evolution
'þrescold' transformed into the Middle English word 'threshwold', and eventually became the modern English word 'threshold'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place to thresh grain', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a point of entry or beginning'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the point or level at which something begins or changes.
The threshold for passing the exam is 60%.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39