adjective

limited

restricted, finite, small in amount

We have a limited amount of time.

We have a limited amount of time.

This is a limited edition book.

This is a limited edition book.

His knowledge of the subject is limited.

His knowledge of the subject is limited.

limited ((to sth.)) restricted to (sth.) His knowledge is limited to this area.

a limited ((number/amount of sth.)) a small quantity of (sth.) We have a limited number of tickets.

Synonyms: restricted, finite, confined; Antonyms: unlimited, vast, endless

From Latin 'limes' meaning 'boundary, limit'. The '-ed' suffix forms a past participle used as an adjective.

Imagine a line or a 'limit' drawn around something. Anything inside is 'limited'.

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