Limits: meaning, definitions and examples

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limits

[ [ˈlɪmɪts] ]

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in mathematics

Restrictions or boundaries that define the scope or extent of a set, function, or equation.

Synonyms

boundaries, constraints, restrictions

Examples of usage

Limits are used in calculus to define the behavior of a function near a certain point.
When approaching infinity, the limit of a function may tend towards a specific value.

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general usage

A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.

Synonyms

boundary, ceiling, maximum

Examples of usage

There are limits to what one person can achieve in a day.
Human endurance has its limits.

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general usage

To set or serve as a point or boundary beyond which something should not or cannot go.

Synonyms

cap, constrain, restrict

Examples of usage

We should limit our expenses to stay within the budget.
He limited his involvement in the project due to time constraints.

Translations

Translations of the word "limits" in other languages:

🇵🇹 limites

🇮🇳 सीमाएँ

🇩🇪 Grenzen

🇮🇩 batasan

🇺🇦 межі

🇵🇱 granice

🇯🇵 限界 (げんかい)

🇫🇷 limites

🇪🇸 límites

🇹🇷 sınırlar

🇰🇷 한계 (限界)

🇸🇦 حدود

🇨🇿 hranice

🇸🇰 hranice

🇨🇳 限制 (xiànzhì)

🇸🇮 meje

🇮🇸 takmörk

🇰🇿 шектеулер

🇬🇪 ზღვარი

🇦🇿 məhdudiyyətlər

🇲🇽 límites

Word origin

The word 'limits' originated from the Latin word 'limitare', which means 'to bound'. It has been used in various contexts across different disciplines, such as mathematics, physics, and everyday language, to signify boundaries, restrictions, or constraints.