adjective
limited
Restricted in amount, extent, or ability.
The clinic has limited space for patients in its waiting room.
Etymology
Limit means to set a boundary. The participial adjective describes something contained within such a boundary of quantity, scope, or capability.
More examples
- We finish the project on a limited budget.
- Her limited mobility makes climbing stairs difficult.
- This offer is available for a limited time.
Forms
limited
limit verb — To restrict the amount, range, or extent.
limitation noun — A restriction on scope, capacity, or ability.
Similar words
- restricted
- Often emphasizes boundaries imposed by rules or outside control.
- constrained
- Emphasizes pressures or circumstances that reduce freedom or options.