What does liminal mean? Katherine Thinkings and poems March 20, 2016October 16, 2016 1 Minute liminal ˈlɪmɪn(ə)l/ adjective technical adjective: liminal 1. relating to a transitional or initial stage of a process. 2. occupying a position at, or on both sides of, a boundary or threshold. Origin late 19th century: from Latin limen, limin- ‘threshold’ +– Share this: Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email TweetShare on TumblrMorePocket Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Like Loading... Related Published by Katherine Poetry writer and author View all posts by Katherine Published March 20, 2016October 16, 2016