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Meaning of limiting
The primary meaning of the word "limiting" is making something less severe or extreme.
Etymology of limiting
The word "limiting" comes from the Old French word "limiter", which is derived from the Latin word "limitare", meaning "to bound or restrict".
The Latin word "limitare" is a combination of "limes", meaning "boundary" or "border", and the suffix "-itare", which forms a verb.
The word "limiting" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of restricting or constraining something.
Synonyms
restrictive
constraining
curbing
inhibiting
hindering
impeding
obstructing
blocking
barring
confining
restraining
checking
controlling
regulating
moderating
tempering
mitigating
alleviating
easing
reducing
lessening
diminishing
narrowing
constricting
tightening
limiting
capping
ceiling
bounding
circumscribing
demarcating
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "limiting" as making something less severe, extreme, or widespread, or restricting something to a certain extent or degree.
- * It can also mean imposing a restriction or constraint on something, or preventing something from becoming too great or extreme.
Usage Examples
- The new policy is aimed at limiting the amount of waste generated by the factory.
- * The teacher tried to limit the discussion to the topic at hand.
- * The government has introduced measures to limit the spread of the disease.
Antonyms
expanding
increasing
growing
escalating
intensifying
aggravating
worsening
broadening
widening
extending
enlarging
augmenting
supplementing
enhancing
boosting
amplifying
maximizing
optimizing
increasing
rising
soaring
surging