Definitions

limiting

[lim-i-ting] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

binding

Synonyms

STRONG

attached enslaved fastened indentured restraining tied tying

Antonyms

WEAK

alterable breakable revocable unbinding unconfining unnecessary

ADJECTIVE

definitive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actual categorical clear-cut conclusive decisive definite exhaustive precise reliable specific ultimate unambiguous

WEAK

absolute closing complete completing concluding determining downright ending express final finishing flat out last nailed down perfect plain real settling straight out terminal terminating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous false imprecise indefinite inexact questionable uncertain vague

WEAK

incomplete inconclusive interim temporary unreliable

ADJECTIVE

prohibitive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excessive exorbitant preposterous steep

WEAK

expensive extortionate financial means conditional forbidding high-priced preventing prohibiting proscriptive repressive restraining sky-high suppressive

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheap inexpensive moderate reasonable sensible

WEAK

unlimited unrestrictive

ADJECTIVE

restrictive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

definitive exclusive selective

WEAK

conditional qualificatory

ADJECTIVE

terminal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fatal incurable lethal

STRONG

closing extreme killing lag last latest latter mortal period ultimate utmost

WEAK

bounding check out concluding eventual hindmost on way out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

life-giving

STRONG

beginning first introductory moderate

WEAK

initial opening reviving starting

Example Sentences

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Limiting APRs would backfire and curb credit lines and credit-card rewards for millions, people in the banking industry cautioned.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Limiting sugar consumption during early childhood may reduce the risk of serious heart problems later in life.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

Limiting recruitment to elite institutions overlooks the strength and genius of our higher-education system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Limiting access to the program could also deter parents without legal status from enrolling their citizen children in Head Start, said Ted Lempert, president of Children Now and a former California Assembly member.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

Limiting Operations.—In order that a complex number ζ = ξ + iη may have a limit it is necessary and sufficient that each of ξ and η has a limit.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various

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