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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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District-employed bus drivers would be on strike, limiting transportation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Fuel rationing has shortened queues, but on Thursday, the government began limiting water supply hours to conserve reserves and save pumping costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

But Salesforce has crafted its own unique strategy for the FDE role, opting to selectively deploy FDEs and limiting the types of data some FDEs are tasked with handling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Administrators argue the cap protects degree value and challenges students, limiting A’s to 20% plus four additional A’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That is, inventions supposedly arise when a society has an unfulfilled need: some technology is widely recognized to be unsatisfactory or limiting.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.