Limbic

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Of or relating to the limbic system or to a limbus, particularly as regards structures at the border of the cerebral cortex.

“The limbic system plays a crucial role in regulating emotion and memory.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

lim·bic

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Synonyms

marginalbordering

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Ends in -IC, a common adjective suffix, with the MB cluster helping to distinguish it from similar words

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Scrabble

C scores 3 and B scores 3, giving LIMBIC a total of 13 points, excellent value for a specialist adjective

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “limbic”.

bilic climb limbi icbm limb

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