limited

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
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  • Hyphenation: lim‧it‧ed

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limited

  1. simple past and past participle of limit

Adjective

limited (comparative more limited, superlative most limited)

  1. With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.
  2. Restricted, small, few, not plentiful.
    There are limited places available. Enrol now or you will miss out.
    I have a limited understanding of quantum physics.
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      Secondly, I continue to base my concepts on intensive study of a limited suite of collections, rather than superficial study of every packet that comes to hand.

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Noun

limited (plural limiteds)

  1. (rail transport) An express train that only halts at a limited number of stops.

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