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limit is the dictionary form of limitting Definition of limit
limit has definitions from the field of mathematics
1
[ noun ] the greatest possible degree of something

Synonyms

bounds boundary

Examples

: "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior" "to the limit of his ability"

2
[ verb ] place limits on (extent or access)

Synonyms

confine restrict restrain bound throttle trammel

Examples

"restrict the use of this parking lot" "limit the time you can spend with your friends"

3
[ verb ] place under restrictions; limit access to

Synonyms

restrict

Examples

"This substance is controlled"

4
[ verb ] restrict or confine, as to area, extent, time, etc.

Synonyms

confine circumscribe

5
[ noun ] final or latest limiting point

Synonyms

terminal_point terminus_ad_quem

6
[ noun ] as far as something can go
7
[ noun ] the boundary of a specific area

Synonyms

demarcation demarcation_line

8
[ verb ] decide upon or fix definitely

Synonyms

set determine fix specify

Examples

"fix the variables" "specify the parameters"

9
[ noun ] the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

Synonyms

limitation

Examples

"there are limits on the amount you can bet" "it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"

10
[ noun ] (mathematics) a mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

Synonyms

limit_point point_of_accumulation

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