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1. | [ adjective ] small in range or scope | |
Examples: | "limited war" "a limited success" "a limited circle of friends" |
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Related terms: | unlimited minor narrow controlled constricted narrow | |
2. | [ adjective ] including only a part | |
Related terms: | noncomprehensive | |
3. | [ adjective ] subject to limits or subjected to limits | |
Synonyms: | circumscribed | |
Related terms: | restricted | |
4. | [ adjective ] not excessive | |
Related terms: | moderate | |
5. | [ adjective ] mediocre | |
Synonyms: | modified | |
Related terms: | qualified | |
6. | [ adjective ] having a specific function or scope | |
Synonyms: | special | |
Examples: | "a special (or specific) role in the mission" |
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Related terms: | specific | |
7. | [ adjective ] not unlimited | |
Examples: | "a limited list of choices" |
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Related terms: | finite | |
Similar spelling: |
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