[lim-uh-nal-i-tee] 
| the transitional period or phase of a rite of passage, during which the participant lacks social status or rank, remains anonymous, shows obedience and humility, and follows prescribed forms of conduct, dress, etc. |
| Main Entry: | liminality |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the condition of being on a threshold or at the beginning of a process |
| Etymology: | Latin limen 'threshold' |
əˈnæl