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liminal

[ lim-uh-nl ] [ /ˈlɪm ə nl/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

relating to a transitional state, stage, or period

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quixotic

[ kwik-sot-ik ] [ /kwɪkˈsɒt ɪk/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

characterized by impractical idealism

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osmosis

[ oz-moh-sis ] [ /ɒzˈmoʊ sɪs/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

a subtle or gradual absorption or mingling

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