Liminality
/ˌlɪmɪˈnælɪti/noun
The quality of being on a threshold or at a transitional stage between different states or conditions.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, liminal spaces were believed to be portals to the divine, allowing for transformation and rebirth.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
limen
“Threshold, doorframe, a boundary between spaces.”
15th Century
Late Latin
liminalis
“Pertaining to a threshold, relating to boundaries.”
20th Century
English
liminality
“The state of being in between, especially in anthropological contexts.”
Modern English
English
liminality
“The condition of being on a threshold, often used in psychological and cultural contexts.”
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