limiting

[lim-i-ting]

adjective

1. serving to restrict or restrain; restrictive; confining.

2. Grammar.,  of the nature of a limiting adjective or a restrictive clause.

Other Word Forms

• nonlimiting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of limiting¹

First recorded in 1570–80; limit + -ing ²

Example Sentences

She said at times, parents needed to be "a bad guy" and establish stricter controls, including limiting screen time and not letting children look at phones at bedtime.

From BBC

It is thought that by limiting the oxygen available and causing damage to motor neurone cells, regular, strenuous exercise can trigger the disease in those already genetically susceptible.

From BBC

The Tories argue they can reduce the bill by reviewing exemptions for the Household Benefit Cap, limiting the VAT subsidy for Motability - which allows claimants to lease vehicles - and changing obligations for job-seekers.

From BBC

Legal analysts say these challenges could set a major precedent for domestic deployments, potentially limiting presidential authority in ways that future administrations will have to navigate carefully.

From Salon

Many Western countries have imposed sanctions on Russian energy by limiting imports and capping the price of its oil in response to the war in Ukraine.

From BBC

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