limited
pronunciation
How to pronounce limited in British English:
UK [ˈlɪmɪtɪd]
How to pronounce limited in American English:
US [ˈlɪmɪtɪd]
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- Adjective:
- small in range or scope
- subject to limits or subjected to limits
- including only a part
- mediocre
- not excessive
- having a specific function or scope
- not unlimited
Word Origin
- limited (adj.)
- 1550s, past participle adjective from limit (v.); as a stand-alone for limited express train, by 1883. Limited edition is from 1920; limited monarchy from 1640s; limited war is from 1948. In British company names, Limited (abbrev. Ltd.), 1855, is short for limited liability company, one in which the liability of partners is limited, usually to the amount of their capital investment.
Example
- 1. Work and training opportunities are limited .
- 2. But its practical tools for preventing deflation are limited .
- 3. And the trouble is so far limited to ap .
- 4. Together with thoughts , they form your limited beliefs .
- 5. Denmark will have limited influence .