debt-limiting
|debt-lim-it-ing|
/dɛt ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
(debt-limit)
restricting debt
Etymology
'debt-limiting' originates from the combination of 'debt' and 'limit,' where 'debt' refers to money owed and 'limit' refers to a boundary or restriction.
'debt' comes from the Old French word 'dette,' which evolved from the Latin 'debitum,' meaning 'something owed.' 'Limit' comes from the Latin 'limitem,' meaning 'boundary.'
Initially, 'debt-limiting' referred to any restriction on debt, but it has evolved to specifically refer to legal or policy measures.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to measures or policies designed to restrict or control the amount of debt that can be accumulated.
The government introduced debt-limiting policies to prevent excessive borrowing.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 16:29