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- [lim-uh-nal-i-tee]
- /ˌlɪm əˈnæl ɪ ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lim-uh-nal-i-tee]
- /ˌlɪm əˈnæl ɪ ti/
Definitions of liminality word
- noun liminality the transitional period or phase of a rite of passage, during which the participant lacks social status or rank, remains anonymous, shows obedience and humility, and follows prescribed forms of conduct, dress, etc. 1
- noun liminality (anthropology, philosophy, sociology, psychology) The state or quality of ambiguity which exists in the middle stage of certain events or rituals (such as a rite of passage or a society-wide revolution), during which the participating individual or group no longer holds its pre-ritual status but has not yet attained the status it will hold when the ritual has been completed. 1
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Parts of speech for Liminality
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liminality popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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