limiting

UK
/ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
limitingadjective
more limiting
Comp.
most limiting
Super.
Translations
limiteS’emploie dans le langage mathématique et scientifique, surtout dans des tournures comme « valeur limite ».
The limiting value of the function as x approaches infinity is zero.
La valeur limite de la fonction lorsque x tend vers l’infini est nulle.
The limiting factor in the experiment was the availability of resources.
Le facteur limitant de l’expérience était la disponibilité des ressources.
Additional translations
restrictifS’emploie surtout pour une restriction de liberté, d’ampleur ou de potentiel.
Definitions
Restricting in extent, amount, or scope.
The limiting factor in the experiment was the availability of resources.
Serving to confine or restrict freedom or potential.
The rules were seen as limiting and stifled creativity.
Relating to or constituting a limit, especially in mathematics or science.
The limiting value of the function as x approaches infinity is zero.
limitingnoun
UK
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerund-derived noun referring to the act or process of limiting; uncountable.
Translations
The limiting of carbon emissions is crucial to combating climate change.
La limitation des émissions de carbone est essentielle pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
Definitions
The act or process of imposing limits or restrictions.
The limiting of carbon emissions is crucial to combating climate change.
limitnoun
Definitions
A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.
The speed limit on this road is 60 miles per hour.
A restriction on the size or amount of something permissible or possible.
There is a limit to the number of items you can purchase during the sale.
The furthest extent of one's physical or mental endurance.
After running for two hours, she felt she had reached her limit.
In mathematics, the value that a function or sequence approaches as the input or index approaches some value.
As x approaches zero, the limit of sin x divided by x is 1.
limitverb

limiting

Gerund

limited
Past Simple
limited
Past Participle
limiting
Gerund
UK
/ˈlɪmɪt/
US
/ˈlɪmɪt/
Translations
The company decided to limit the number of attendees at the conference to ensure safety.
L'entreprise a décidé de limiter le nombre de participants à la conférence afin d'assurer la sécurité.
Definitions
To set a boundary or restriction on the extent, amount, or number of something.
The company decided to limit the number of attendees at the conference to ensure safety.
To confine or restrict someone or something to a particular area or activity.
The new policy will limit employees to using only company-approved software.
limitadjective
Definitions
Serving to define or denote a boundary, maximum, or cut-off value when used before another noun.
The machine is equipped with a limit switch to prevent over-extension.