limited

adjective

lim·it·ed | \ˈli-mə-təd

\

Definition of limited

1a : confined within limits : restricted limited success

b of a train : offering faster service especially by making a limited number of stops

2 : characterized by enforceable limitations prescribed (as by a constitution) upon the scope or exercise of powers a limited monarchy

3 : lacking breadth and originality a bit limited; a bit thick in the head— Virginia Woolf

Other Words from limited Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Learn More about limited

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of limited in a Sentence

Only a limited number of students will be allowed in the class. People with limited incomes are hit particularly hard by inflation. The company has had limited success.

Recent Examples on the Web

On the other hand, advanced manufacturers like GE manage huge printers, which can cost more than a million dollars, to make a limited number of high-value parts. — Jason Pontin, WIRED, "3D Printing Is the Future of Factories (for Real This Time)," 11 July 2018 The armed occupiers changed the refuge's name to the Harney County Resource Center, reflecting their belief that the federal government has only a very limited right to own property within a state's borders. — Author: Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Anchorage Daily News, "Trump pardons Oregon ranchers in case that inspired 2016 wildlife refuge occupation in Oregon," 10 July 2018 While defaults are common in civil matters, the legal tools available to Bysiewicz to defend herself in the lawsuit are more limited at this stage of the case. — Neil Vigdor, courant.com, "Susan Bysiewicz Unresponsive To GOP Lawsuit, Found In Default By Court Clerk," 9 July 2018 This sounds like great news for proponents of iceberg towing, but this specific application is very limited. — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "Cape Town Wants to Tow an Iceberg to Solve Its Water Shortage," 6 July 2018 Because of their 24/7 operation, truck stops that have video gambling tend to far surpass other businesses such as restaurants and bars, which have more limited operating hours in terms of gambling revenue. — Mike Nolan, Daily Southtown, "Annexation hearing scheduled for gas station that wants 24/7 gambling," 4 July 2018 So while her wedding will take place in a chapel that has hosted other major nuptials and has a capacity of 800, this one is likely to have a more limited guest list. — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, "Who Will Pay for Princess Eugenie's Wedding?," 26 June 2018 In a more limited step, the administration may move over some workforce training programs from the Labor Department to the Education Department, like Job Corps and YouthBuild. — Ella Nilsen, Vox, "Vox Sentences: Two federal departments for the price of one?," 23 June 2018 The mammalian fertilization process involving the sperm and egg wasn’t even observed until the late 19th century, so our understanding of reproduction was pretty limited for most of human history. — Carolyn Todd, Allure, "The History and Evolution of Birth Control in America," 12 July 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'limited.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about limited

Dictionary Entries near limited

limited-access highway

limited atonement

Statistics for limited

Last Updated

11 Oct 2018

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for limited

The first known use of limited was in 1583

See more words from the same year

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for limited

limited

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of limited

: not high or great in number, amount, etc.

See the full definition for limited in the English Language Learners Dictionary

limited

adjective

lim·it·ed | \ˈli-mə-təd

\

Kids Definition of limited

: small in number Picnic areas are limited.

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

superjacent

lying above or upon

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz

Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Word Winder's CrossWinder

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games