Limbo: meaning, definitions and examples

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limbo

 

[ หˆlษชmbษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dance

A dance where participants must bend backwards and pass under a horizontal bar without touching it.

Synonyms

limbo dance

Examples of usage

  • They played limbo at the beach party.
  • Let's see how low you can go in the limbo dance.
Context #2 | Noun

religion

The supposed abode of the souls of unbaptized infants, and of the just who died before Christ's coming.

Examples of usage

  • According to some beliefs, limbo is a place where unbaptized souls reside.
Context #3 | Noun

uncertainty

An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution.

Synonyms

in-between, limbo state

Examples of usage

  • The project was in limbo until the funding was secured.

Translations

Translations of the word "limbo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น limbo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเค‚เคฌเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Limbus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ limbo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะผะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ limbo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒณใƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท limbes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ limbo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท limbo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆผ๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจุฑุฒุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ limbo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ limbo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐ็‹ฑ่พน็ผ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ limbo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ limbo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธะผะฑะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ limbo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ limbo

Etymology

The word 'limbo' originated in the late 14th century from the Latin word 'limbus', meaning 'edge' or 'boundary'. Originally used in reference to a dance where participants passed under a horizontal bar, the term later expanded to include religious and metaphorical meanings. In Roman Catholic theology, limbo refers to a hypothetical space where unbaptized souls reside. Over time, the term has also been used to describe a state of uncertainty or waiting. The dance limbo remains a popular party game, symbolizing flexibility and agility.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,774, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.