Limit vs. Limited
Difference Between Limit and Limited
Limitnoun
A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go.
There are several existing limits to executive power.Two drinks is my limit tonight.Limitedverb
simple past tense and past participle of limit
Limitnoun
(mathematics) A value to which a sequence converges. Equivalently, the common value of the upper limit and the lower limit of a sequence: if the upper and lower limits are different, then the sequence has no limit (i.e., does not converge).
The sequence of reciprocals has zero as its limit.Limitedadjective
With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.
Limitnoun
(mathematics) Any of several abstractions of this concept of limit.
Category theory defines a very general concept of limit.Limitedadjective
Of numbers, amounts, data: poor, small, felt to be insufficient.
I have a limited understanding of quantum physics.Limitnoun
(category theory) The cone of a diagram through which any other cone of that same diagram can factor uniquely.
Limitednoun
(rail) An express train that only halts at a limited number of stops.
Limitnoun
(poker) Fixed limit.
Limitedadjective
small in range or scope;
limited wara limited successa limited circle of friendsLimitnoun
The final, utmost, or furthest point; the border or edge.
the limit of a walk, of a town, or of a countryLimitedadjective
subject to limits or subjected to limits
Limitnoun
(obsolete) The space or thing defined by limits.
Limitedadjective
including only a part
Limitnoun
(obsolete) That which terminates a period of time; hence, the period itself; the full time or extent.
Limitedadjective
mediocre
Limitnoun
(obsolete) A restriction; a check or curb; a hindrance.
Limitedadjective
not excessive
Limitnoun
A determining feature; a distinguishing characteristic.
Limitedadjective
having a specific function or scope;
a special (or specific) role in the missionLimitnoun
(cycling) The first group of riders to depart in a handicap race.
Limitedadjective
not unlimited;
a limited list of choicesLimitnoun
An exasperating or intolerable person.
Limitadjective
(poker) Being a fixed limit game.
Limitverb
(transitive) To restrict; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.
We need to limit the power of the executive.I'm limiting myself to two drinks tonight.Limitverb
To have a limit in a particular set.
The sequence limits on the point a.Limitverb
(obsolete) To beg, or to exercise functions, within a certain limited region.
a limiting friarLimitnoun
the greatest possible degree of something;
what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behaviorto the limit of his abilityLimitnoun
final or latest limiting point
Limitnoun
the boundary of a specific area
Limitnoun
as far as something can go
Limitnoun
the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
Limitnoun
the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed;
there are limits on the amount you can betit is growing rapidly with no limitation in sightLimitverb
place limits on (extent or access);
restrict the use of this parking lotlimit the time you can spend with your friendsLimitverb
restrict or confine,
I limit you to two visits to the pub a dayLimitverb
decide upon or fix definitely;
fix the variablesspecify the parameters
