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limited
/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
restricted in scope or quantity
The event has limited seating available.
The event has a restricted number of seats.
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.
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.
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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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
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