Limited

/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of limit, to set boundaries or restrictions.

They limited the time allowed for the test.

adjective

Restricted in size, amount, or scope.

The company has a limited budget for this quarter.

Not having much or only a small range.

Her experience in the field is quite limited.

Confined within certain boundaries.

The event had a limited number of tickets available.

From the Latin 'limitatus', past participle of 'limitare', meaning 'to bound, limit'.

limited time offer

A promotion that is available for a short period.

limited resources

A situation where there is not enough supply for the demand.

limited edition

A product made in a restricted quantity.

limit

The maximum amount or extent of something.

restriction

The act of limiting something.

constraint

A limitation or restriction on action or behavior.

Limited edition

That sneaker is a limited edition; it's hard to find.

Limited time

Hurry! This deal is for a limited time only!