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limited

/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/
lim · it · ed
Adverb:limitedly
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1

Restricted in size, amount, extent, or number; not great or abundant.

Example

"Due to our limited budget, we had to postpone the office renovation until next year."

2

Kept within specific bounds, rules, or constitutional constraints, especially regarding authority or governance.

Example

"The constitution was designed to establish a limited monarchy with a strong parliament."

3

Designating a business company whose owners or shareholders are legally responsible for its debts only to the extent of the capital they have invested.

Example

"They registered the startup as a private limited company to protect their personal assets."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'limit', which derives via Old French from the Latin 'limitare' (to bound or enclose within boundaries), from 'limes' meaning a boundary path or frontier.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Limited. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/limited
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