Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "limbo" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Dbpedia Influenced By

c pascal

Derived Terms

development limbo limbo set limboer limboid limbolike

Etymologically Related To

limber limp

Context

theology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

fictitious place imaginary place mythical place obscurity

Type Of (IsA)

imaginary place programming language

Related Terms

hell paradise purgatory valley of death

Related Terms

aftermath bar child dance deadlock delay exist heaven hell horizontal in between innocent oblivion paradise purgatory saint sheol soul status stick temporarily unbaptized unresolved

Synonym Network

oblivion

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