liminal

 
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪmɪn(ə)l/

adjective

technical
  • 1relating to a transitional or initial stage of a process.
  • 2occupying a position at, or on both sides of, a boundary or threshold.

Derivatives

liminality

Pronunciation: /-ˈnalɪti/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin limen, limin- 'threshold' + -al