Limbo

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪmboʊ/

Definitions of limbo

noun a place or state of neglect or oblivion

Example Sentences

A1 She felt like she was stuck in limbo, not knowing what to do next.

A2 After quitting his job, he found himself in a state of limbo, unsure of his next move.

B1 The project was in limbo due to budget constraints and lack of resources.

B2 The negotiations between the two countries have been in limbo for months, with no resolution in sight.

C1 The company's future is in limbo as they await the outcome of the merger talks.

C2 The athlete's career was in limbo after a serious injury left him unable to compete.

Examples of limbo in a Sentence

formal The concept of limbo has been a topic of theological debate for centuries.

informal I feel like I'm in limbo waiting for my job interview results.

slang I hate being in relationship limbo - we need to define what we are.

figurative His mind was in a state of limbo, unable to make a decision.

Grammatical Forms of limbo

• past tense: limboed
• plural: limbos
• comparative: more limbo
• superlative: most limbo
• present tense: limbos
• future tense: will limbo
• perfect tense: have limboed
• continuous tense: is limboing
• singular: limbo
• positive degree: limbo
• infinitive: to limbo
• gerund: limboing
• participle: limboed

Origin and Evolution of limbo

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'limbo' originated from the Latin word 'limbus', meaning 'edge' or 'boundary'. It was used in medieval Catholic theology to refer to the edge or boundary of Hell where unbaptized infants and the righteous who died before the coming of Christ were believed to reside.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'limbo' has come to be used more broadly to refer to a state of uncertainty, in-between, or neglect. It is no longer solely associated with the theological concept of a specific place in the afterlife.