Synonyms of limitednext
1
a
: confined within limits : restricted
limited success
b
of a train : offering faster service especially by making a limited number of stops
2
: characterized by enforceable limitations prescribed (as by a constitution) upon the scope or exercise of powers
a limited monarchy
3
: lacking breadth and originality
… a bit limited; a bit thick in the head …—Virginia Woolf
limitedly adverb
limitedness noun

limited

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of limit entry 2

Examples of limited in a Sentence

Adjective Only a limited number of students will be allowed in the class. People with limited incomes are hit particularly hard by inflation. The company has had limited success.
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Adjective
Spirit has partnered with Dunkin’, Butterfinger and Chipotle and makes a limited-edition costume for each. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 When Risch declined to debate, Achilles showed up to directly confront the incumbent at a limited public appearance in Boise, where Risch was set to speak at a 9/11 memorial event. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 Less muscle on the left leg might benefit from an extra TRX session, limited shoulder mobility could take a traditional lomi 'a’e massage. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 Why 2026 is different Nonetheless, analysts CNBC spoke to broadly agreed that reforms meant that even if the market is behaving in similar ways to the post-financial crisis period, the contagion risk remained limited this time around. — Jenni Reid,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for limited

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of limited was in 1583

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“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limited. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

limited

adjective
lim·​it·​ed
1
: held within limits
2
: having constitutional limitations placed on the exercise of power
a limited monarchy
limitedly adverb
limitedness noun
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