limit

/lˈɪmət/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the greatest possible degree of something
   “what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior”
2. final or latest limiting point
3. as far as something can go
4. the boundary of a specific area
5. the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
6. the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
   “there are limits on the amount you can bet”

verb

1. place limits on (extent or amount or access)
   “restrict the use of this parking lot”
2. restrict or confine within limits
   “I limit you to two visits to the pub a day”
3. decide upon or fix definitely
   “fix the variables”

Synonyms for limit

• bound
• boundary
• terminus ad quem
• terminal point
• demarcation
• demarcation line
• limit point
• point of accumulation
• limitation
• restrict
• trammel
• confine
• throttle
• circumscribe
• confine to
• specify
• set
• determine
• define
• fix