limiting

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

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noun the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
verb place limits on (extent or access)
verb restrict or confine,

Carefully Kendall made a few last-minute adjustments on the limiting relays, and took up his position at the power board. — The Ultimate Weapon, John W., Jr. (John Wood) Campbell
The Fourteenth Amendment with the limiting word "male" was passed by Congress and referred to the states for ratification in June 1866. — Susan B. Anthony: Rebel, Crusader, Humanitarian, Alma Lutz
Not the least usual error, in investigations such as this, is the limiting of inquiry to the immediate, with total disregard of the collateral or circumstantial events. — The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven Edition: Table Of Contents And Index Of The Five Volumes, Edgar Allan Poe

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