limited-time
|lim/it/ed-time|
B1
/ˈlɪmɪtɪd taɪm/
short duration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'limited' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'limitare,' where 'limit-' meant 'boundary.' 'Time' originates from Old English 'tīma,' meaning 'period.'
Historical Evolution
'limited' changed from the Latin word 'limitare' and eventually became the modern English word 'limited.' 'Time' evolved from the Old English 'tīma' to the modern English 'time.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'limited' meant 'bounded or restricted,' and 'time' meant 'a period or duration.' Together, they evolved to mean 'available for a short period.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
available or valid for a short period only.
The store is offering a limited-time discount on all electronics.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35