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limiting

[lim-i-ting] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

binding

Synonyms

STRONG

attached enslaved fastened indentured restraining tied tying

Antonyms

WEAK

alterable breakable revocable unbinding unconfining unnecessary

ADJECTIVE

definitive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actual categorical clear-cut conclusive decisive definite exhaustive precise reliable specific ultimate unambiguous

WEAK

absolute closing complete completing concluding determining downright ending express final finishing flat out last nailed down perfect plain real settling straight out terminal terminating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous false imprecise indefinite inexact questionable uncertain vague

WEAK

incomplete inconclusive interim temporary unreliable

ADJECTIVE

prohibitive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excessive exorbitant preposterous steep

WEAK

expensive extortionate financial means conditional forbidding high-priced preventing prohibiting proscriptive repressive restraining sky-high suppressive

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheap inexpensive moderate reasonable sensible

WEAK

unlimited unrestrictive

ADJECTIVE

restrictive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

definitive exclusive selective

WEAK

conditional qualificatory

ADJECTIVE

terminal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fatal incurable lethal

STRONG

closing extreme killing lag last latest latter mortal period ultimate utmost

WEAK

bounding check out concluding eventual hindmost on way out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

life-giving

STRONG

beginning first introductory moderate

WEAK

initial opening reviving starting

Example Sentences

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"The limiting step is getting the astronauts down onto the surface," explains lunar scientist Simeon Barber.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

According to the researchers, thick lithosphere keeps mantle rocks under high pressure and relatively cool conditions, limiting how much melting can occur.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Upcoming mega IPOs like SpaceX and OpenAI are expected to offer only 0.24% of total market cap, limiting direct investor access.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The care the Framers took in delineating this irreversible presidential power—requiring the president’s personal involvement, and limiting it to certain federal criminal matters—is telling.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

“How would you feel about limiting the letters?”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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