limit

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪmt/
/ˈlɪmɪt/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go.

Example Sentences
  • There are several existing limits to executive power.
2 Definition

A value to which a sequence converges. Equivalently, the common value of the upper limit and the lower limit of a sequence: if the upper and lower limits are different, then the sequence has no limit (i.e., does not converge).

Example Sentences
  • The sequence of reciprocals has zero as its limit.
3 Definition

Any of several abstractions of this concept of limit.

Example Sentences
  • Category theory defines a very general concept of limit.
4 Definition

The cone of a diagram through which any other cone of that same diagram can factor uniquely.

Synonyms
inverse limit projective limit
5 Definition

Fixed limit.

6 Definition

The final, utmost, or furthest point; the border or edge.

Example Sentences
  • the limit of a walk, of a town, or of a country
7 Definition

The space or thing defined by limits.

8 Definition

That which terminates a period of time; hence, the period itself; the full time or extent.

9 Definition

A restriction; a check or curb; a hindrance.

10 Definition

A determining feature; a distinguishing characteristic.

11 Definition

The first group of riders to depart in a handicap race.

12 Definition

(as "the limit") A person who is exasperating, intolerable, astounding, etc.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To restrict; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.

Example Sentences
  • I'm limiting myself to two drinks tonight.
2 Definition

To have a limit in a particular set.

Example Sentences
  • The sequence limits on the point a.
3 Definition

To beg, or to exercise functions, within a certain limited region.

Example Sentences
  • a limiting friar
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Being a fixed limit game.