limitary

[ lim-i-ter-ee ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or serving as a limit.
2. Archaic. subject to limits; limited. limited.

limitary

/ -trɪ; ˈlɪmɪtərɪ /

adjective

1. of, involving, or serving as a limit
2. restricted or limited

Word History and Origins

Origin of limitary¹

First recorded in 1610–20; limit + -ary

Example Sentences

He was reminded, however, that his power was limitary, and that he would not be allowed to exceed it.

From Project Gutenberg

It is an infinite, an indistinct, where each consciousness defines and sets a limitary form.

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In literature and science the Greek intellect followed no beaten track, and acknowledged no limitary rules.

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The adopted name is often extra-limitary to the tribe by which it was given.

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