Definition of limits

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• limits is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
• limits is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
• limits is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of limits

• the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. limit point
  2. point of accumulation
• decide upon or fix definitely (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. define
  2. determine
  3. fix
  4. set
  5. specify
• the greatest possible degree of something (noun)

  Examples

  1. to the limit of his ability

  Synonyms

  1. bound
  2. boundary
• restrict or confine within limits (verb)

  Examples

  1. I limit you to two visits to the pub a day

  Synonyms

  1. circumscribe
  2. confine to
• place limits on (extent or amount or access) (verb)

  Examples

  1. limit the time you can spend with your friends

  Synonyms

  1. bound
  2. confine
  3. restrict
  4. throttle
  5. trammel
• the boundary of a specific area (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. demarcation
  2. demarcation line
• final or latest limiting point (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. terminal point
  2. terminus ad quem
• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed (noun)

  Examples

  1. there are limits on the amount you can bet
  2. it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight

  Synonyms

  1. limitation
• as far as something can go (noun)

See definition of limits in Merriam Webster