noun
a threshold or boundary between two states or conditions
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The limen is the threshold at which a stimulus is detected by a sensory system.
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I always feel like I'm on the limen between awake and asleep during early morning classes.
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I can never seem to find my limen when it comes to deciding what to wear to a party.
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The limen of success can sometimes be reached through perseverance and hard work.