LIMINAL


Meaning of LIMINAL in English

[ 'lɪmɪn(ə)l ]

■ adjective technical

1》 relating to a transitional or initial stage.

2》 at a boundary or threshold.

Derivatives

~ity noun

Origin

C19: from L. limen , limin- 'threshold' + -al .

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