limit

/lɪmɪt/ nounverb
5 letters2 syllables7 points in Scrabble®9 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS9
NOUN
1

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

2

The greatest possible degree of something.

“to the limit of his ability”

3

The boundary of a specific area.

4

Final or latest limiting point.

5

The greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed.

“there are limits on the amount you can bet”

“it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight”

6

As far as something can go.

VERB
1

Decide upon or fix definitely.

2

Restrict or confine within limits.

“I limit you to two visits to the pub a day”

3

Place limits on (extent or amount or access).

“limit the time you can spend with your friends”

WORD FORMS
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GAME SCORES
Scrabble®7 points
Words With Friends®9 points
Double word14 points
Triple word21 points
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Pig Latinimitlay
Starts & ends withL … T
Syllableslim · it
SYNONYMS & RELATED21
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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