Limitless: meaning, definitions and examples

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limitless

 

[ หˆlษชmษชtlษชs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unlimited potential

Having no limits or boundaries; capable of being or doing anything without restriction.

Synonyms

boundless, infinite, unbounded.

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Word Description / Examples
limitless

Used to describe something that has no end or boundaries, often in a positive, inspiring way.

  • The possibilities for innovation in this industry are limitless.
  • Her limitless curiosity led her to explore many fields.
boundless

Often used in a poetic or enthusiastic context to emphasize the vastness or inexhaustibility of something.

  • She was filled with boundless energy.
  • Their love seemed boundless.
infinite

Describes something without any limits or end, commonly used in mathematical, philosophical, or profound contexts.

  • The universe is considered to be infinite.
  • He possessed infinite patience.
unbounded

Used to describe something free from any restrictions or limits, can have a somewhat formal or technical tone.

  • Her creativity seemed unbounded.
  • There are unbounded opportunities in this field.

Examples of usage

  • He believed in the limitless potential of the human mind.
  • The sky is limitless, just like our imagination.
Context #2 | Adjective

endless possibilities

Having no end or limit; infinite in extent or scope.

Synonyms

boundless, infinite, unlimited.

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Word Description / Examples
limitless

Use when expressing the idea of having no physical, mental, or temporal boundaries, often in a positive or inspiring context.

  • Her creativity seemed limitless as she came up with new ideas day after day
unlimited

Best used in practical or commercial contexts to denote the absence of restrictions, often in terms of resources, access, or time.

  • She opted for the unlimited data plan so she could use the internet as much as she needed
infinite

Ideal for scientific, mathematical, or philosophical contexts to describe something that has no end or limit.

  • The universe is often described as infinite, stretching far beyond our comprehension
boundless

Appropriate for describing something vast and seemingly infinite, often used in poetic or enthusiastic descriptions.

  • His love for her was boundless, and he would do anything to make her happy

Examples of usage

  • The possibilities are limitless when you have an open mind.
  • She felt a sense of freedom in the limitless expanse of the desert.

Translations

Translations of the word "limitless" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ilimitado(a)

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅ€เคฎเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grenzenlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa batas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะผะตะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieograniczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก้™ใฎ (ใ‚€ใ’ใ‚“ใฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท illimitรฉ(e)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ilimitado(a)

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑnฤฑrsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌดํ•œํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุญุฏูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neomezenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neobmedzenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ้™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neomejen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณttakmarkaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะบัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒจแƒ แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™hdudiyyษ™tsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ilimitado(a)

Etymology

The word 'limitless' originated from the combination of 'limit' and the suffix '-less', which means 'without'. The concept of limitless has been explored in various philosophical and scientific contexts, emphasizing the idea of boundless potential and infinite possibilities. The notion of limitless capabilities has been a source of inspiration and aspiration for individuals seeking to push beyond conventional boundaries and explore new frontiers.

See also: delimit, limit, limitation, limitations, limited, limiter, limiting, limitlessly, limitlessness, limits, nonlimiting, unlimited, unlimitedness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,523, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.