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threshold in Greek

threshold in Greek is αφετηρία, κατώφλι, ουδός — threshold means the strip or slab at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter.

threshold in Greek

αφετηρία
noun
Pronounced: afetiria
(figurative) The outset of something; the point of entry, or the beginning of an action.
κατώφλι
noun
Pronounced: katofli
(engineering) The quantitative point at which an action is triggered, especially a lower limit.
ουδός
noun
Pronounced: oudos
The point where one is mentally or physically vulnerable in response to a provocation or to other nuisances.

What does "threshold" mean?

  1. noun The strip or slab at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter.
    "The old stone threshold in the doorway was worn smooth by many feet."
  2. noun The point at which something begins, or the level at which an effect kicks in.
    "Pain that stays below your threshold is often easy to ignore."
  3. noun The income level at which you start paying a particular rate of tax.
    "Earnings above the threshold are taxed at a higher rate."
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threshold in a sentence

  • The old stone threshold in the doorway was worn smooth by many feet.
  • She wiped her boots on the mat before crossing the threshold.
  • Pain that stays below your threshold is often easy to ignore.
  • The company is on the threshold of a major breakthrough.

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What is "threshold" in Greek?
"threshold" in Greek is αφετηρία, κατώφλι, ουδός. threshold means: The strip or slab at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter.
How do you pronounce αφετηρία?
"threshold" in Greek is αφετηρία, pronounced "afetiria".
How do you use "threshold" in a sentence?
Example: "The old stone threshold in the doorway was worn smooth by many feet." In Greek, "threshold" is αφετηρία, κατώφλι, ουδός.
Are there other ways to say "threshold" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "threshold": αφετηρία, κατώφλι, ουδός.
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