limbic

[ lim-bik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of a limbus or border; marginal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of limbic¹

First recorded in 1880–85; limb(us) ² + -ic

Example Sentences

We had to make time for music, and our time was rewarded with gratification—and by increased activity in the reward circuitry of the limbic system.

From Nautilus

Nobody at an amazing concert remarks, This is totally stimulating my limbic and paralimbic areas, especially the amygdala and insula!

From Nautilus

Emotional processing happens in a brain area called the limbic system.

From Science News For Students

One limbic structure affected by this early maldevelopment is the amygdala, which generates emotions like fear.

From The Daily Beast

In his scheme, the limbic system evolved alongside the developing social complexity of the mammals.

From The Daily Beast

The middle region, the limbic system, controls docile, loving emotions.

From Project Gutenberg