Limen

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪmən/

Definitions of limen

noun a threshold or boundary between two states or conditions

Example Sentences

A1 The limen of the room was decorated with a colorful rug.

A2 The limen of the garden marked the boundary between the property and the sidewalk.

B1 The limen of the company's policies needed to be clearly defined for all employees.

B2 The limen of the legal system determined what evidence could be admitted in court.

C1 The limen of scientific discovery is constantly being pushed by researchers.

C2 The limen of human understanding of the universe is a topic of great philosophical debate.

Examples of limen in a Sentence

formal The limen is the threshold at which a stimulus is detected by a sensory system.

informal I always feel like I'm on the limen between awake and asleep during early morning classes.

slang I can never seem to find my limen when it comes to deciding what to wear to a party.

figurative The limen of success can sometimes be reached through perseverance and hard work.

Grammatical Forms of limen

• past tense: limened
• plural: limens
• comparative: more liminal
• superlative: most liminal
• present tense: limens
• future tense: will limen
• perfect tense: have limened
• continuous tense: is limening
• singular: limen
• positive degree: limen
• infinitive: to limen
• gerund: limening
• participle: limening

Origin and Evolution of limen

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'limen' originated from Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychology to refer to a threshold or point of sensitivity, the meaning of 'limen' has evolved to also denote a boundary or limit in various contexts.