limiting
/ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Restricting or putting a limit on something; not allowing much freedom or possibility.
- Living in a remote area can be limiting if you want to find a job.
- The small budget was very limiting for the school's art program.
- Her injury was limiting, so she couldn't run or jump like before.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of limit; to set a boundary or restriction on something.
- The coach is limiting each player to 20 minutes of game time.
- The new law is limiting how much water each household can use.
- By limiting screen time, parents hope their kids will read more.
noun
- The act of imposing a restriction or boundary.
- The limiting of choices can sometimes make decisions easier.
- Limiting of access to the building is necessary for security.
- The limiting of sugar in the recipe made the cake less sweet.