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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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The model focuses on limiting the maximum potential loss, or “drawdown” of the portfolio, Celebi said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

In July, US President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on copper, eventually limiting the measure to products made with the metal.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The company is also limiting the option to send items back for free for certain very high-volume returners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Perhaps the intense radiation from quasars was not only affecting their own galaxies, but also limiting star formation in nearby ones.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

In his words, “One of the great tragedies of man’s long trek along the highway of history has been the limiting of neighborly concern to tribe, race, class or nation.”

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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