Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
liminal
Adjective
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl/
Definition
Relating to a transitional or initial stage of a process.
Examples
- The liminal space between day and night can be very peaceful.
- During the liminal stage of his journey, he felt uncertain but hopeful.
- She found herself in a liminal moment, poised between childhood and adulthood.
Meaning
The term describes a state of being in-between, often associated with change or the threshold between two different states.
Synonyms
- Threshold
- Transitional
- In-between
- Intermediary
