limit

(lĭmˈĭt)

1. The point, edge, or line beyond which something cannot or may not proceed.
2. limits The boundary surrounding a specific area; bounds: within the city limits.
3. A confining or restricting object, agent, or influence.
4. The greatest or least amount, number, or extent allowed or possible: a withdrawal limit of $200; no minimum age limit.
5. Games The largest amount which may be bet at one time in games of chance.
6. Abbr. lim Mathematics A number or point L that is approached by a function f(x) as x approaches a if, for every positive number ɛ, there exists a number δ such that |f(x)-L| < ɛ if 0 < |x-a| < δ. Also called limit point, point of accumulation.
7. Informal One that approaches or exceeds certain limits, as of credibility, forbearance, or acceptability: He is the limit of irresponsibility.

1. To confine or restrict within a boundary or bounds.
2. To fix definitely; to specify.

Related Forms:

• limˈit·a·ble adjective