limited
verbadjectivenouncommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd//
- Canada//ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd//
- Canada/[ˈlɪm.ɪ.ɾɪd]/
- Australia//ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd//
- Australia/[ˈlɪm.ɪ.ɾɪd]/
With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.
verb
- 1
Also a form of limitsimple past and past participle of limit
adjective
- 1
With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.
- 2
Restricted, small, few, not plentiful.
There are limited places available. Enrol now or you will miss out.
I have a limited understanding of quantum physics.
Secondly, I continue to base my concepts on intensive study of a limited suite of collections, rather than superficial study of every packet that comes to hand.
noun
- 1
An express train that only halts at a limited number of stops.
Twentieth Century Limited
Forms
- plural
- limiteds
- comparative
- more limited
- superlative
- most limited
limestone · An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments;…Limestone · A number of places in the United States: A township and…limit · A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go or proceed.
limited · With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.
limitless · Without limits in extent, size, or quantity.limousine · An automobile body with seats and permanent top like a coupe,…limp · To walk lamely, as if favoring one leg.