Hyphenation of limit

How to hyphenate limit

limit is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, limit is hyphenated as:

lim-it

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 5
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of limit

Definition 1 as noun

noun A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go.
Example: There are several existing limits to executive power.
noun A value to which a sequence converges. Equivalently, the common value of the upper limit and the lower limit of a sequence: if the upper and lower limits are different, then the sequence has no limit (i.e., does not converge).
Example: The sequence of reciprocals has zero as its limit.
noun Any of several abstractions of this concept of limit.
Example: Category theory defines a very general concept of limit.
noun The cone of a diagram through which any other cone of that same diagram can factor uniquely.
Synonyms: "inverse limit", "projective limit"
noun Fixed limit.
noun The final, utmost, or furthest point; the border or edge.
Example: the limit of a walk, of a town, or of a country
noun The space or thing defined by limits.
noun That which terminates a period of time; hence, the period itself; the full time or extent.
noun A restriction; a check or curb; a hindrance.
noun A determining feature; a distinguishing characteristic.
noun The first group of riders to depart in a handicap race.
noun (as "the limit") A person who is exasperating, intolerable, astounding, etc.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective Being a fixed limit game.

Words nearby limit

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.