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If laws acting upon private interests can not always be avoided, they should be confined within the narrowest limits, and left wherever possible to the legislatures of the States.
Martin Van Buren

Meaning of "limits" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIMITS

limits  [ˈlɪmɪtz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIMITS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Limits is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LIMITS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Limit

A limit can be: ▪ Limit: ▪ Limit of a function ▪ Limit of a sequence ▪ One-sided limit ▪ Limit superior and limit inferior ▪ Limit of a net ▪ Limit point ▪ Limit ▪ Direct limit and Inverse limit ▪ A constraint in the form of an inequality, such as: ▪ Chandrasekhar limit ▪ Greisen–Zatsepin–Kuzmin limit ▪ Budget constraint ▪ Speed limit ▪ Age of consent ▪ An extreme value or boundary, such as: ▪ The high-frequency limit of the hearing range ▪ A limit order is a type of order to buy a security at no more than a specific price on an exchange. ▪ Other uses, such as: ▪ The Limit, a 1980s band ▪ Limit, a way to characterize harmony ▪ Limits are activities that a partner feels strongly about, and to which special attention must be paid. ▪ limits.h, the header of a general purpose standard library of the C programming language ▪ Els Límits, a village in the municipality of La Jonquera, Catalonia ▪ Limit, a manga by Keiko Suenobu...

Definition of limits in the English dictionary

The definition of limits in the dictionary is the maximum extent of a place.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LIMITS


algates
ˈɔːlˌɡeɪtz
kites
ˈkaɪtz
Kuznets
ˈkʊznɪtz
Leibovitz
ˈlaɪbəvɪtz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIMITS

limited company
limited edition
limited liability
limited liability company
limited monarchy
limited partner
limited partnership
limited war
limited-stop bus
limitedly
limitedness
limiter
limites
limiting
limitingly
limitless
limitlessly
limitlessness
limitrophe
limivorous

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIMITS

call it quits
credits
eating habits
employee benefits
exploits
health benefits
its
merits
off limits
off-limits
pits
quits
spirits
splits
straits
to be off limits
units
waits
within limits
wits

Synonyms and antonyms of limits in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LIMITS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «limits» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of limits

Translation of «limits» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIMITS

Find out the translation of limits to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of limits from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «limits» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

限制
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

límites
570 millions of speakers

English

limits
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सीमा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حدود
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пределы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

limites
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সীমা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

limites
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Had
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Grenzen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

境界
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

한계
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Watesan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giới hạn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வரம்புகளை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मर्यादा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sınırları
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

limiti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ograniczenia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

межі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

limite
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

όρια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

grense
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gränser
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

grenser
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of limits

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIMITS»

The term «limits» is very widely used and occupies the 5.660 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIMITS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «limits» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «limits» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about limits

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10 QUOTES WITH «LIMITS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word limits.
1
Francis Bacon
God has placed no limits to the exercise of the intellect he has given us, on this side of the grave.
2
James Baldwin
It is only in his music, which Americans are able to admire because a protective sentimentality limits their understanding of it, that the Negro in America has been able to tell his story.
3
Roger Bannister
I had always wanted to become a neurologist, which is one of the most demanding vocations in medicine. Where do you stop, after all, with the brain? How does it function? What are its limits? The work seems unending.
4
Louise Bourgeois
Space is something that you have to define. Otherwise, it is like anxiety, which is too vague. A fear is something specific. I like claustrophobic spaces, because at least then you know your limits.
5
Martin Van Buren
The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed by the public servant.
6
Martin Van Buren
If laws acting upon private interests can not always be avoided, they should be confined within the narrowest limits, and left wherever possible to the legislatures of the States.
7
Albert Camus
In order to exist, man must rebel, but rebellion must respect the limits that it discovers in itself - limits where minds meet, and in meeting, begin to exist.
8
Emma Caulfield
The best advice is to take it easy, respect speed limits and do not try to make up time lost in the tailbacks on the open road.
9
Kristin Cavallari
It's an unwritten rule - girl friends' boyfriends are off limits, even after they break up.
10
Arthur C. Clarke
The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIMITS»

Discover the use of limits in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to limits and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, ...
This book elegantly sketches what I've learned and learned about in twenty-one years of personal study, and then it takes it to the next level. If you're looking for true peace along with 'the good stuff,' then this book is for you.
Joe Vitale, Ihaleakala Hew Len, Ph.D, 2008
2
No Limits: The Will to Succeed
The record-setting swimmer and Olympic medalist shares his secrets to success, discussing obstacles and challenges he has overcome, his relationships with his family and coach, his training regimen, and determination to reach his goals.
Michael Phelps, 2008
3
Pushing the Limits
So wrong for each other…and yet so right.
Katie McGarry, 2013
4
Precalculus with Limits
Designed for a two-term course, this text contains the features that have made Precalculus a complete solution for both students and instructors: interesting applications, cutting-edge design, and innovative technology combined with an ...
Ron Larson, 2010
5
Limits: A New Approach to Real Analysis
Despite the fact that this book has much in common with other texts on analysis, its approach to the subject differs widely from any other text known to the author.
Alan F. Beardon, 1997
6
iOS 6 Programming Pushing the Limits: Advanced Application ...
This guide offers serious information for serious programmers who know the basics and are ready to dive into the advanced features of iOS.
Rob Napier, Mugunth Kumar, 2012
7
The Limits to Growth Revisited
This book is the first study of the science, the politics and the polemics surrounding response to the 1972 book "The Limits to Growth," in particular the reactions of economists that marginalized its methods and conclusions for more than ...
Ugo Bardi, 2011
8
Limits: The Role of the Law in Bioethical Decision Making
Rogert Dworkin argues that resort to law often overlooks the limitations of legal institutions, and he suggests a more limited use of the legal system will produce more effective resolution of bioethical dilemmas.
Roger B. Dworkin, 1996
9
A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey
A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS is the story of her rise to the top, a journey that has taken her around the world, from a childhood in England, to the mountains of Nepal, to the oceans of New Zealand, and the trails of Argentina, and first across ...
Chrissie Wellington, 2012
10
The Limits of Expertise: Rethinking Pilot Error and the ...
The Limits of Expertise reports a study of the 19 major U.S. airline accidents from 1991-2000 in which the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found crew error to be a causal factor.
Key Dismukes, Benjamin A. Berman, Loukia D. Loukopoulos, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIMITS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term limits is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Greek Banks Reopen Their Doors, but With Strict Limits Still in Place …
ATHENS—Greece paid two pressing bills and reopened its banks after a three-week shutdown on Monday, though still-strict limits on financial ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
2
Americans favor Supreme Court term limits - Reuters/Ipsos poll …
Over the years, legal experts have debated 8-, 10-, 14- and 18-year limits. The poll showed broad understanding of the court, with 68 percent ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
3
Uber Pushing Back On New York City's Plans To Put Limits On For …
But in New York City, the company will have to fight to grow its fleet as local authorities consider putting limits on just how many for-hire vehicles ... «The Consumerist, Jul 15»
4
Greek Banks Reopen With Limits Still In Place : The Two-Way : NPR
Greek banks reopened today for the first time in three weeks, but weary Greeks were also greeted by higher prices on basic goods. «NPR, Jul 15»
5
PennDOT, turnpike still studying 70 mph limits on highways - The …
Stretches of some interstates and the Pennsylvania Turnpike began experimenting with 70-mph speed limits last summer. (PENNDOT / The ... «Allentown Morning Call, Jul 15»
6
The limits of engagement with Iran - Business Insider
In defense of the Iran deal, President Obama and some of his supporters have suddenly become partisans of Ronald Reagan. "Where I ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
7
Greek banks reopen; still cash limits, taxes soar | The Salt Lake …
Greek banks reopen; still cash limits, taxes soar. By DEREK GATOPOULOS The Associated Press. First Published 3 hours ago • Updated 25 minutes ago ... «Salt Lake Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Councilors to Hear Proposals on New Speed Limits in Charlottesville
Some streets in Charlottesville may soon have new speed limits. Two ordinances about speed limits go before City Council Monday night. «NBC 29 News, Jul 15»
9
Big 12 limits live contact to twice a week including game-days …
Big 12 limits live contact to twice a week including game-days. By Matt Murschel Orlando Sentinel contact the reporter. Bob Bowlsby. LM Otero ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»
10
The limits of engagement - Washington Post
In defense of the Iran deal, President Obama and some of his supporters have suddenly become partisans of Ronald Reagan. “Where I ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»

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