limited
/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/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.
Often used to indicate scarcity or restriction.
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.
Common in legal and business contexts.
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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).