NYT Dictionary

LIMBIC

/ˈlɪmbɪk/
AdjectiveLIM-biclim-bic · 2 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Meaning

Relating to the limbic system.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French limbique, from Latin limbus (“edge, border”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

borderingborderlineboundarycoastaldeterminantdeterminativeextremefrontierlimitinglittoral

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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