Limited

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

Definitions of limited

adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'limited' describes a noun or pronoun by indicating a lack of abundance or scope

Example Sentences

A1 I have a limited amount of money.

A2 The shop has a limited selection of products.

B1 There are limited spaces available for the workshop.

B2 The company has a limited budget for marketing this year.

C1 The government implemented limited restrictions on travel during the pandemic.

C2 The artist's creativity knows no limits, even in a limited space.

Examples of limited in a Sentence

formal The company has a limited budget for this project.

informal We only have a limited amount of time to finish this task.

slang I'm on a limited data plan so I have to be careful with my usage.

figurative His creativity knows no limits, it is not limited by conventional thinking.

Grammatical Forms of limited

• past tense: limited
• plural: limiteds
• comparative: more limited
• superlative: most limited
• present tense: limit
• future tense: will limit
• perfect tense: have limited
• continuous tense: is limiting
• singular: limited
• positive degree: limited
• infinitive: to limit
• gerund: limiting
• participle: limited

Origin and Evolution of limited

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'limited' originated from the Latin word 'limitare' which means to bound or restrict.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'limited' has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to constraints, boundaries, and restrictions in various contexts such as business, law, and finance.