limiter
|lim-it-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈlɪmɪtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈlɪmɪtə/
(limit)
restricted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'limiter' originates from the Latin word 'limitare', where 'limit-' meant 'boundary'.
Historical Evolution
'limitare' transformed into the Old French word 'limiter', and eventually became the modern English word 'limiter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set boundaries', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device that restricts'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or mechanism that restricts the extent or amount of something.
The audio limiter prevents the sound from becoming too loud.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42