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vague threshold

[/veɪɡ ˈθreʃoʊld/]
noun phrasepl: vague thresholds / limites vagas
limite vago
1. An unclear or imprecise boundary or point at which something begins to happen or change
The vague threshold between childhood and adulthood varies by culture.
O limite vago entre a infância e a idade adulta varia de acordo com a cultura.
2. An indefinite point of transition where the exact moment or condition is not clearly defined
There exists a vague threshold in temperature at which water begins to boil.
Existe um limite vago na temperatura em que a água começa a ferver.
Synonyms
unclear boundaryfuzzy thresholdindefinite limitblurred line
Antonyms
clear thresholdprecise boundarywell-defined limitdistinct point

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limite vago / limiar impreciso
Common in academic and technical contexts
Portugal
limiar vago / fronteira imprecisa
Preferred in formal Portuguese discourse
São Paulo
limite indefinido / ponto de transição vago
Used in both formal and informal settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross the threshold
on the threshold of
blur the line between
gray area
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