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limiting

UK
/ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/

Translations

limitingadjective
more limiting
Comp.
most limiting
Super.
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.
Synonyms
binding
controlling
narrowing
confining
restrictive
Antonyms
expansive
liberating
unlimited
limitingnoun
UK
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerund-derived noun referring to the act or process of limiting; uncountable.
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.
Synonyms
reduction
brake
hindrance
control
curb
check
barrier
boundary
ceiling
cap
restraint
constraint
restriction
limitation
limitverb

limiting

Gerund

limited
Past Simple
limited
Past Participle
limiting
Gerund
UK
/ˈlɪmɪt/
US
/ˈlɪmɪt/
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.
Synonyms
constrain
restrict
diminish
reduce
narrow
confine
cap
curtail
Antonyms
extend
increase
expand

Definitions

limitingadjective
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
The act or process of imposing limits or restrictions.
The limiting of carbon emissions is crucial to combating climate change.
limitverb
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.
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