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Liminality
lim-ih-NAL-ih-tee
/ˌlɪmɪˈnælɪtiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Liminality
Dictionary meaning
The quality of ambiguity or disorientation at the threshold between two states.
Examples
- Graduation ceremonies capture the liminality between student and professional life.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on third syllable. From Latin 'limen' (threshold).
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