limaginaire

Limaginaire is a French neologism formed by combining limite and imaginaire. There is no universally accepted definition, and the term is not part of standard mathematics or philosophy; its meaning is highly dependent on context.

In mathematical discourse, limaginaire is used informally to refer to the mental image or intuition that accompanies the study of limits, or to describe the imagined transition from finite to infinite. This is distinct from formal limit concepts such as epsilon-delta definitions or sequence convergence; the term signals an emphasis on imagination rather than rigour.

In cultural and artistic contexts, limaginaire is sometimes adopted as a project name or thematic idea. It can denote a space where rational structure and imaginative content meet, often linked to exploration of boundaries, thresholds, and imagined futures. When capitalized as Limaginaire, it may denote a specific magazine, exhibition, or collective, though such uses are not standardized and vary by outlet.

See also: Limit (mathematics), Imaginary number, Liminality, Imagination.

References: Because it lacks a formal definition, usage is varied and context-dependent; consult discipline-specific sources for examples.