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Definitions

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

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Magyar's party has moved to cut off any route back to power by proposing a constitutional amendment limiting any prime minister to eight years in power.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It is an argument for limiting what you are asking it to do.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The problem is that this test has no limiting principle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Farther east, Italy's Lazio region, which includes Rome, on Monday approved rules limiting work in conditions "with prolonged exposure in the sun" between 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Usually, we insisted on keeping the press corps at a distance from our kids, limiting them to photos and then only at public campaign events.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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