limited

/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
adjectiveIntermediate
general

restricted in amount, number, or extent

The store offers limited stock of the new product.

The store has a restricted supply of the new product.

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Often used to indicate scarcity or restriction.

⚖️Law
legal

legally restricted in certain activities or rights

The company has limited liability under the new law.

The company's legal responsibility is restricted under the new law.

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Common in legal and business contexts.

Collocations

limited editiona special version of a product available in small quantitieslimited liabilitya legal structure where owners are not personally responsible for business debtslimited timeavailable only for a short period

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Related Phrases

limited liability companyphrase
a business structure where owners are not personally liable for company debts

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Limited' is often used to describe something that is restricted in quantity or scope, such as 'limited edition' or 'limited time offer'.

Gold Rule

Legal Context

In legal contexts, 'limited' often refers to restrictions on liability or rights, such as in 'limited liability company'.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'limitid', from Latin 'limitare' (to limit).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as an adjective to describe something that is restricted or as a noun in contexts like 'limited company' (a business structure).

Word Breakdown

limit
a boundary or restriction
root
+
-ed
past participle suffix indicating a state
suffix
English Dictionary