limit meaning and definition

LIMIT noun

Definition of limit (noun)

1. the greatest possible degree of something
   • "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"; "to the limit of his ability"
   • synonyms: bound, boundary
2. final or latest limiting point
   • synonyms: terminal point, terminus ad quem
3. as far as something can go
4. the boundary of a specific area
   • synonyms: demarcation, demarcation line
5. the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
   • synonyms: limit point, point of accumulation
6. the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
   • "there are limits on the amount you can bet"; "it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"
   • synonyms: limitation

LIMIT verb

Definition of limit (verb)

1. place limits on (extent or access)
   • "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
   • synonyms: bound, confine, restrain, restrict, throttle, trammel
2. restrict or confine
   • "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
   • synonyms: circumscribe, confine
3. decide upon or fix definitely
   • "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"
   • synonyms: define, determine, fix, set, specify