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limewood
nounLow frequency
/ˈlaɪmwʊd/The wood obtained from a lime tree (the European deciduous tree, genus Tilia).
limey
adjectivenounC1 (Rare/Historical)
/ˈlʌɪmi/A mildly derogatory or informal term for a British person, originally a British sailor.
liminal space
nounC1/C2
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl speɪs/A transitional or in-between state, a threshold between one place or phase and another.
liminality
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˌlɪm.ɪˈnæl.ɪ.ti/The quality or state of being in a transitional or in-between stage; a threshold experience where normal structures are suspended.
limit
nounverbverb-transitiveHigh frequency (B1+).
/ˈlɪmɪt/A point beyond which something cannot or may not go; a restriction.
limit man
nounC2/Rare
/ˈlɪm.ɪt ˌmæn/A person, typically in a competitive team sport like cricket or rowing, who fills the final spot in a team/squad, representing the minimum standard or baseline of selection.
limit of resolution
nounC1/C2
/ˌlɪmɪt əv ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/The smallest distance or detail that a given optical or imaging system can reliably distinguish or render clearly.
limit order
nounC1-C2 / Very Low Frequency in General English
/ˈlɪm.ɪt ˌɔː.dər/In financial trading, an order to buy or sell a security at a specific price or better; it sets a maximum price to buy or a minimum price to sell.
limit point
nounC2+ (Very High Proficiency, Specialized)
/ˈlɪmɪt ˌpɔɪnt/A point that can be approximated arbitrarily closely by other points in a given set, excluding itself.
limit switch
nounLow
/ˈlɪmɪt swɪtʃ/A sensor or switch that detects when a moving part has reached its maximum allowable position and signals machinery to stop or change direction.
limit-state design
nounVery low frequency (C2+ technical)
/ˈlɪm.ɪt steɪt dɪˈzaɪn/A structural engineering design philosophy ensuring structures do not exceed defined failure states.
limitarian
nounC2
/ˌlɪm.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/A person who advocates for or imposes restrictions or limits, often specifically on resource consumption, wealth, or environmental impact.
limitation
nounB2
/ˌlɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/A restriction or boundary that prevents something from being complete, unlimited, or as effective as possible.
limited
adjectivenounHigh Frequency
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/Restricted or confined in size, amount, extent, or duration; not exceeding a certain bound.
limited company
nounC1
/ˌlɪm.ɪ.tɪd ˈkʌm.pə.ni/A type of business structure where the company's finances are legally separate from the owners' personal finances, and the owners' financial liability is limited to their investment.
limited edition
nounB2
/ˌlɪmɪtɪd ɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n/A product, especially a book or collectible, produced in a restricted quantity that will not be repeated.
limited liability
nounB2
/ˌlɪmɪtɪd laɪəˈbɪləti/A legal structure for a business where the owners' financial risk is restricted to the amount they have invested in the company.
limited monarchy
nounC2
/ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈmɒnəki/A form of government where a king or queen acts as head of state, but their powers are legally restricted by a constitution and/or parliament.
limited partner
nounC2
/ˌlɪm.ɪ.tɪd ˈpɑːt.nə/An investor in a partnership who provides capital but has no role in management and whose liability for debts is limited to their investment.
limited partnership
nounC1
/ˌlɪmɪtɪd ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/A business structure in which one or more general partners manage the business and are personally liable for debts, while one or more limited partners contribute capital and share profits but have limited liability.

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