Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

liminoid

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: lim-i-noid
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having characteristics of a liminal experience, but optional and not involving the resolution of a personal crisis.

Example Sentences

"A graduation ceremony might be regarded as liminal, while a rock concert might be understood to be liminoid."

Etymology

From liminal + -oid, coined by Victor Turner.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: liminal
Suffix: -oid

Questions

What does liminoid mean?: Having characteristics of a liminal experience, but optional and not involving the resolution of a personal crisis.
Where does liminoid come from?: From liminal + -oid, coined by Victor Turner.

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