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limitary

[ lim-i-ter-ee ]

/ ˈlɪm ɪˌtɛr i /

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adjective

of, relating to, or serving as a limit.

Archaic. subject to limits; limited.

Origin of limitary

First recorded in 1610–20; limit + -ary

Words nearby limitary

limit point, limit switch, limit-cycle, limit-state design, limitarian, limitary, limitation, limitative, limited, limited company, limited edition

Example sentences from the Web for limitary

In literature and science the Greek intellect followed no beaten track, and acknowledged no limitary rules.

The Fifteen Decisive Battles of The World From Marathon to Waterloo |Edward Creasy
It is an infinite, an indistinct, where each consciousness defines and sets a limitary form.

Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece |John Addington Symonds
He was reminded, however, that his power was limitary, and that he would not be allowed to exceed it.

The Life of Sir Richard Burton |Thomas Wright

British Dictionary definitions for limitary

limitary

/ (ˈlɪmɪtərɪ, -trɪ) /

adjective

of, involving, or serving as a limit

restricted or limited