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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The approach may also reduce costs and improve working conditions by cutting down on time consuming procedures and limiting the use of hazardous chemicals.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Former US Open champion Raducanu has endured another stop-start season after picking up a virus in February, with the after-effects limiting her to only two tournaments since.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

A small number of school districts have acted on their own, with some in Connecticut blocking or limiting students’ YouTube access.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Now higher mortgage rates have created a lock-in effect limiting homes for sale.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

We could blame it on our emo-nanites limiting our despair, but it runs far deeper than that.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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