“limit”

Definitions

• noun

  the greatest possible degree of something

  Synonyms: bound, boundary, thule, abate, accommodation, acme, all, alter, apex, apogee, appoint, area

  • Example:“What he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior.”
  • Example:“to the limit of his ability”

• noun

  final or latest limiting point

  Synonyms: terminus ad quem, terminal point

• noun

  as far as something can go

• noun

  the boundary of a specific area

  Synonyms: demarcation, demarcation line

• noun

  the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

  Synonyms: limit point, point of accumulation

• noun

  the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

  Synonyms: limitation

  • Example:“There are limits on the amount you can bet.”
  • Example:“It is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight.”