Limit
Definition
Limit is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a boundary, maximum, or extent beyond which something cannot or should not pass. As a verb, it means to restrict or set boundaries on something.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
- Verb
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈlɪm.ɪt/
- Respelling: LIM-it
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈlɪm.ɪt/
- Respelling: LIM-it
Etymology
The word "limit" originates from the Latin "limitem," meaning "boundary" or "border," derived from "limes." It was adopted into Middle English through Old French "limite," retaining its sense of restriction and boundary.
Derivatives
- Limitation (noun)
- Limited (adjective)
- Limiter (noun)
- Unlimited (adjective)
- Limitless (adjective)
Synonyms
- Boundary
- Restriction
- Threshold
Antonyms
- Infinity
- Freedom
- Unlimitedness
Usage
The term "limit" is commonly used in various contexts, including mathematics, regulations, and everyday language. Examples include "The speed limit on this road is 50 mph," and "She tried to limit her sugar intake."
Related Terms
- Boundary: A line or point indicating the end of an area or extent.
- Constraint: A restriction or condition imposed on someone or something.
- Cap: An upper limit on an amount or quantity.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- A boundary or point beyond which something cannot go: Refers to the maximum allowable extent.
- Example: "The limit of the park is marked by the fence."
- A restriction or condition: Describes constraints applied to actions or quantities.
- Example: "There is a weight limit for this elevator."
- A concept in mathematics denoting a value approached by a function or sequence: Refers to a mathematical boundary.
- Example: "The function approaches a limit as x increases."
Verb
- To restrict or set boundaries: Refers to the act of confining or controlling something.
- Example: "The government limited the number of visitors to the park."
- To place a maximum on something: Describes capping an amount or extent.
- Example: "They limited spending to reduce costs."
limit
A “limit” is a boundary you should not cross, as shown by the line in the image.
There is a weight limit for this elevator.
The function approaches a limit as x increases.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 极限 (limit as a maximum point): jíxiàn
- IPA: /t͡ɕǐ.ɕjɛ̂n/
- Respelling in English: jee-shyen
- 限制 (limit as a restriction): xiànzhì
- IPA: /ɕjɛ̂n.ʈʂʐ̩̂/
- Respelling in English: syen-zhr
🇮🇳 Hindi
- सीमा (limit as a maximum point): seēma
- IPA: /siːmaː/
- Respelling in English: see-maa
- प्रतिबंध (limit as a restriction): pratibandh
- IPA: /pɾə.t̪i.bənd̪ʱ/
- Respelling in English: pruh-tee-bundh
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Límite (limit as a maximum point): límite
- IPA: /ˈlimit̪e/
- Respelling in English: lee-mee-teh
- Restricción (limit as a restriction): restricción
- IPA: /restɾikˈθjon/
- Respelling in English: res-trik-thyon
🇫🇷 French
- Limite (limit as a maximum point): limite
- IPA: /lim.it/
- Respelling in English: lee-meet
- Restriction (limit as a restriction): restriction
- IPA: /ʁɛstʁiksjɔ̃/
- Respelling in English: res-trik-syon
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- حد (limit as a maximum point): had
- IPA: /ħadd/
- Respelling in English: hahd
- قيد (limit as a restriction): qayd
- IPA: /qajd/
- Respelling in English: kah-yed
🇧🇩 Bengali
- সীমা (limit as a maximum point): sīma
- IPA: /sima/
- Respelling in English: see-mah
- বাধা (limit as a restriction): bādhā
- IPA: /bad̪ʱa/
- Respelling in English: bah-dha
🇷🇺 Russian
- Предел (limit as a maximum point): predel
- IPA: /prʲɪˈdʲel/
- Respelling in English: pree-dyel
- Ограничение (limit as a restriction): ogranicheniye
- IPA: /əgrɐˈnʲit͡ɕɪnʲɪjə/
- Respelling in English: uh-gra-nee-chee-nye
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Limite (limit as a maximum point): limite
- IPA: /liˈmi.tɨ/
- Respelling in English: lee-mee-teh
- Restrição (limit as a restriction): restrição
- IPA: /ʁɛʃtɾiˈsɐ̃w̃/
- Respelling in English: hes-tree-sauhn
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Batas (limit as a maximum point): batas
- IPA: /batas/
- Respelling in English: ba-tas
- Pembatasan (limit as a restriction): pembatasan
- IPA: /pɛmbatasan/
- Respelling in English: pehm-ba-ta-sahn
🇩🇪 German
- Grenze (limit as a maximum point): Grenze
- IPA: /ˈgʁɛnt͡sə/
- Respelling in English: gren-tse
- Beschränkung (limit as a restriction): Beschränkung
- IPA: /bəˈʃʁɛŋkʊŋ/
- Respelling in English: be-shreng-kung
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 限界 (limit as a maximum point): genkai
- IPA: /ɡeŋkai/
- Respelling in English: gen-kai
- 制限 (limit as a restriction): seigen
- IPA: /seːɡeɴ/
- Respelling in English: say-gen
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Giới hạn (limit as both maximum point and restriction): giới hạn
- IPA: /ziəˀj˧ həːn˧˥/
- Respelling in English: zee-oy han
🇰🇷 Korean
- 한계 (limit as a maximum point): hange
- IPA: /hanɡje/
- Respelling in English: han-gyeh
- 제한 (limit as a restriction): jehan
- IPA: /t͡ɕehan/
- Respelling in English: je-han
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Sınır (limit as a maximum point): sınır
- IPA: /sɯnɯɾ/
- Respelling in English: suh-nuhr
- Kısıtlama (limit as a restriction): kısıtlama
- IPA: /kɯsɯtɫɑmɑ/
- Respelling in English: kuh-suh-tla-ma
🇵🇰 Urdu
- حد (limit as a maximum point): hadd
- IPA: /hədː/
- Respelling in English: hud
- پابندی (limit as a restriction): pabandi
- IPA: /pɑːbənd̪i/
- Respelling in English: paa-bun-dee
