limitary

[lim-i-ter-ee]

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adjective

of, relating to, or serving as a limit.

Archaic. subject to limits; limited.

Origin of limitary

First recorded in 1610–20; limit + -ary

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Related Words for limitary

surrounded, belted, restricted, fringed, enclosed, walled, defined, girdled, flanked, rimmed, encircled, delimited, encompassed, ringed, contiguous, definite, finite, determinate, limitary

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Historical Examples of limitary

It is an infinite, an indistinct, where each consciousness defines and sets a limitary form.
Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece
John Addington Symonds
In literature and science the Greek intellect followed no beaten track, and acknowledged no limitary rules.
The Fifteen Decisive Battles of The World From Marathon to Waterloo
Edward Creasy
He was reminded, however, that his power was limitary, and that he would not be allowed to exceed it.
The Life of Sir Richard Burton
Thomas Wright

British Dictionary definitions for limitary

limitary

adjective

of, involving, or serving as a limit

restricted or limited

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Word Origin and History for limitary

adj.

1610s, from Latin limitaris, from limes (genitive limitis); see limit (n.).