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liminal

[lim-uh-nl]

adjective:

relating to a transitional state, stage, or period

Explanation

Liminal describes a transitional state, such as between the past and present. The word often appears in discussions of change or uncertainty. A liminal phase can feel disorienting, but it's often where the most important transformations begin.

Example: Graduation day felt like a liminal space between who they'd been and who they were becoming.