Lexic.us

Definition of Limited

1. Adjective. Small in range or scope. "A limited circle of friends"

2. Noun. Public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops. "He caught the express to New York"

3. Adjective. Subject to limits or subjected to limits.

4. Adjective. Including only a part.

5. Adjective. Mediocre.

6. Adjective. Not excessive.

7. Adjective. Having a specific function or scope. "A special (or specific) role in the mission"

8. Adjective. Not unlimited. "A limited list of choices"

Definition of Limited

1. a. Confined within limits; narrow; circumscribed; restricted; as, our views of nature are very limited.

Definition of Limited

1. Verb. (past of limit) ¹

2. Adjective. With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Limited

1. a train or bus making few stops [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Limited

limit inferior limit of resolution limit point limit points limit superior limit up limitable limitaneous limitarian limitary

limitate limitation limitational limitations limitative limited (current term) limited-liability limited atonement limited audit limited company

limited edition limited habitat limited liability limited liability companies limited liability company limited monarchies limited monarchy limited overs cricket limited partnership limited partnerships

Literary usage of Limited

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1918)
"For instance, given a problem in which >0for all values of x, y, y', then the necessary and sufficient condition for a limited strong minimum is the ..."

2. Journal: 1st-13th Congress . Repr. 14th Congress, 1st Session by United States Congress. House (1837)
"To avoid every unnecessary interference with the pursuits of the citizen, will result in more benefit than to adopt measures which could only assist limited ..."

3. The Statutes of Nova Scotia by Nova Scotia (1906)
"Incorporation. the name of the company with the word " limited " after it, or forming part of the said name, in any of the above cases. 18. ..."

4. The Novels of Jane Austen by Jane Austen (1892)
"But, unfortunately, sir, my time is so limited " " So they will, my dear. That is a great thing, Not that James ever complains; but it is right to spare our ..."

5. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1910)
"This is the clear statement of the observed facts of a case of sex-limited inheritance. PHILIP B. HADLEY RI AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION, KINGSTON, R, ..."

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