liminal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to a transitional or initial stage of a process.

• adjective

  Of or relating to a limen or threshold.

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Synonyms

inceptive , inchoative , marginal

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Variants

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liminal , liminalities , liminality

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'limen' meaning 'threshold' or 'limit'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'liminal' is often used in the study of rituals and rites of passage.

2. The concept of liminality can be traced back to the work of anthropologist Arnold Van Gennep.

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Related Concepts

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1. threshold: A liminal concept closely related to the idea of a boundary or transition.

2. liminality: The state or quality of being liminal.

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Culture

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In anthropology and sociology, the term 'liminal' refers to a person or situation that is in a transitional or boundary-crossing phase. It is often used to describe the feeling of being 'in between' or 'on the threshold' of something. In literature, liminality is a common theme in works that explore the idea of transition or transformation.

How to Memorize "liminal"

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3. mnemonics
   

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