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    Lim·bo
    /ˈlimbō/

    noun

    • 1. (in some Christian beliefs) the supposed abode of the souls of unbaptized infants, and of the just who died before Christ's coming.
    • 2. an uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition: "the fate of the Contras is now in limbo"
  2. the limbo of the stateless person in limbo His life seemed stuck in limbo; he could not go forward and he could not go back. Word Origin sense 2 late Middle English: from the medieval Latin phrase in limbo , from limbus ‘hem, border, limbo’. sense 1 1950s: from limber .

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  4. A complete guide to the word "LIMBO": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  5. in limbo. 1. : in a forgotten or ignored place, state, or situation. orphaned children left in limbo in foster homes and institutions. 2. : in an uncertain or undecided state or condition. After graduating from college, he was in limbo for a while, trying to decide what to do next. — compare 2 limbo. 2 limbo / ˈ lɪmboʊ/ noun.

  6. Over time, 'limbo' expanded its meaning to signify any state of uncertainty, ambiguity, or being in between two states or conditions. This evolution in meaning reflects its modern usage, where it denotes a situation or condition characterized by a lack of clarity or definite resolution, capturing the sense of being on the edge or in a ...

  7. What does the noun limbo mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun limbo, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. limbo has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. finance (late 1500s) navy (1950s)

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