limbo

Meanings

• noun

  A state of uncertainty or waiting, particularly for the fate of souls in some belief systems.

  - "The souls in limbo await judgment."
  - "He spent years in limbo, waiting for a response from the university."
  - "She found herself in limbo, unsure of her next move."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɪmbəʊ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈlɪmbəʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with limbo
gymbo , limer , timber , slimer , rimer

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Variants

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limbo , limbos , gumbo-limbo , gumbo-limbos , in limbo

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Etymology

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From Latin limbus, meaning 'edge' or 'border'. In Christian theology, it refers to a state of purification for souls before entering heaven.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'limbo' is also used in mathematics to describe a region where a function has no defined value.

2. In some belief systems, limbo is considered a temporary state, and souls are eventually allowed to enter heaven.

3. The limbo dance originated in the Caribbean as a way to honor the spirits of the dead during celebrations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Purgatory: In Christian theology, limbo is sometimes considered synonymous with or a part of purgatory, a state of purification for souls before entering heaven.

2. Limbo dance: A traditional dance originating from the Caribbean, in which participants attempt to pass under a horizontal bar without touching it, often while bending their bodies backwards.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'limbo' is often used metaphorically to describe a difficult or uncertain situation. It has been used in literature, music, and art to explore themes of transition, uncertainty, and the human condition.

How to Memorize "limbo"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a state of uncertainty or waiting, such as a crowd of souls gathered in a misty valley, unsure of their next step.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'limbo' with the idea of a threshold or boundary, such as the edge of a cliff or the border of a new experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'limbus' and associating it with the idea of a border or edge.

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