Weber-Fechner law

/ˌwɛbər lɔ/
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Definitions of Weber-Fechner law
  1. noun
    (psychophysics) the concept that the magnitude of a subjective sensation increases proportional to the logarithm of the stimulus intensity; based on early work by E. H. Weber
    synonyms: Fechner's law
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    type of:
    law, law of nature
    a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature
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