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self-limiting

UK
/ˌselfˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/

Translations

self-limitingadjective
Usually attributive; describes a process, condition, or mechanism that limits or reduces itself.
самоограничивающийо механизме или процессе; техн.
The system uses a self-limiting valve.
Система использует самоограничивающий клапан.
Additional translations
самоограничивающийсяреже; если подчеркивается само действие ограничения
Synonyms
self-limited
self-extinguishing
transient
nonprogressive
autolimited
self-restricting
self-regulating
self-terminating
self-resolving
Antonyms
unlimited
chronic
persistent
progressive
self-propagating
self-sustaining
uncontrolled
unchecked
unrestrained
self-limitinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌselfˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
Used as a participial adjective, especially in medical and technical contexts.
самокупирующийсямед.; о заболевании, состоянии или процессе, которые проходят сами по себе
The doctor said the rash was self-limiting.
Врач сказал, что сыпь была самокупирующейся.
Additional translations
самоограничивающийсябукв.; о заболевании или процессе, который прекращается сам по себе
Synonyms
internally constrained
self-contained
self-limited
spontaneously resolving
autolimited
self-curing
self-terminating
self-restraining
self-restricting
self-regulating
self-resolving
Antonyms
chronic
persistent
self-perpetuating
unrestricted
unchecked
uncontrolled
progressive

Definitions

self-limitingadjective
designed or tending to limit its own effect, growth, or operation
The machine has a self-limiting safety mechanism.
self-limitinggerund / present participle
limiting or reducing itself; especially of a disease, condition, or process, tending to stop or subside without external intervention
Most cases are self-limiting and clear up on their own.
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