We spend much of our lives in the in-between — those fleeting moments when one thing has ended but the next has not yet begun.

This space has a name, and it’s called “liminal.”

It is the thin veil between before and after, a threshold where boundaries blur and transformation quietly begins.

Here’s what you need to know about the word “liminal” so you can start using it today.

What is the definition of the word ‘liminal’?

The word “liminal” is an adjective with two meanings.

The first definition describes something occupying a position at, or on both sides of, a boundary or threshold.

The second definition relates to a transitional or initial stage of a process.

How is the word ‘liminal’ pronounced?

The word “liminal” is pronounced /LI-muh-nuhl/.

How can you use ‘liminal’ in a sen

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