limiting

/ˈlɪmɪɾɪŋ/

/ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of limiting

1. adjective

   restricting the scope or freedom of action
   synonyms: confining, constraining, constrictive, restricting

   restrictive

   serving to restrict
2. adjective

   strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase
   synonyms:

   restrictive

   serving to restrict
3. noun

   the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
   synonyms: modification, qualifying

   types:

   restrictiveness

   a grammatical qualification that makes the meaning more specific (`red hat' has a more specific meaning than `hat')

   apposition

   a grammatical relation between a word and a noun phrase that follows

   type of:

   grammatical relation

   a linguistic relation established by grammar