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- [lim-i-tid]
- /ˈlɪm ɪ tɪd/
- /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
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- [lim-i-tid]
- /ˈlɪm ɪ tɪd/
Definitions of limited word
- adjective limited confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources. 1
- adjective limited Government. restricted with reference to governing powers by limitations prescribed in laws and in a constitution, as in limited monarchy; limited government. 1
- adjective limited characterized by an inability to think imaginatively or independently; lacking originality or scope; narrow: a rather limited intelligence. 1
- adjective limited Chiefly British. responsible for the debts of a company only to a specified amount proportionate to the percentage of stock held. (of a business firm) owned by stockholders, each having a restricted liability for the company's debts. (usually initial capital letter) incorporated; Inc. Abbreviation: Ltd. 1
- adjective limited (of railroad trains, buses, etc.) making only a limited number of stops en route. 1
- noun limited the final, utmost, or furthest boundary or point as to extent, amount, continuance, procedure, etc.: the limit of his experience; the limit of vision. 1
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Origin of limited
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; limit + -ed2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Limited
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
limited popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
limited usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for limited
adj limited
- finite — compact
- narrow — of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected: a narrow path.
- particular — of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books.
- fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- controlled — held in check; curbed: poorly controlled anger.
adjective limited
- incomplete — not complete; lacking some part.
- imperfect — not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge.
- partial — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- short — having little length; not long.
Antonyms for limited
adj limited
- unrestricted — confined; limited.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- unlimited — not limited; unrestricted; unconfined: unlimited trade.
- limitless — without limit; boundless: limitless ambition; limitless space.
- adequate — If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
adjective limited
- boundless — If you describe something as boundless, you mean that there seems to be no end or limit to it.
- extroverted — Possessing the characteristic property of an extrovert. Outgoing, comfortable in social interactions.
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