limited Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
    express.
    • he caught the express to New York
  2. verb place limits on (extent or access)
    throttle; bound; restrict; trammel; restrain; limit; confine.
    • restrict the use of this parking lot
    • limit the time you can spend with your friends
  3. verb restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
    circumscribe; confine; limit.
  4. verb decide upon or fix definitely
    set; fix; limit; determine; specify; define.
    • fix the variables
    • specify the parameters
  5. adjective small in range or scope
    • limited war
    • a limited success
    • a limited circle of friends
  6. adjective satellite subject to limits or subjected to limits
    circumscribed.
  7. adjective satellite including only a part
  8. adjective satellite mediocre
    modified.
  9. adjective satellite not excessive
  10. adjective satellite having a specific function or scope
    special.
    • a special (or specific) role in the mission
  11. adjective satellite not unlimited
    • a limited list of choices

WordNet


Lim"it*ed adjective
Definitions
  1. Confined within limits; narrow; circumscribed; restricted; as, our views of nature are very limited.

Webster 1913