language-limited
|lan-guage-lim-it-ed|
/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
restricted language ability
Etymology
'language-limited' is a compound word formed from 'language' and 'limited'. 'Language' originates from Latin 'lingua', meaning 'tongue, speech', and 'limited' comes from Latin 'limitare', meaning 'to bound, to limit'.
'Language' evolved from Old French 'langage', while 'limited' evolved from Old French 'limiter'.
Initially, 'language-limited' referred to the physical limitation of speech, but now it often refers to proficiency or exposure limitations.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a restricted ability to use or understand language, often due to a lack of exposure or proficiency.
The child was language-limited due to growing up in a non-English speaking household.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 03:16