prelimit

[ pree-lim-it ]

verb (used with object)

1. to limit within bounds beforehand:

   The chairman prelimited his speech to 10 minutes.

Other Words From

• pre·limi·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prelimit¹

First recorded in 1630–40; pre- + limit

Related Words

• curb
• decrease
• define
• diminish
• hamper
• impede
• inhibit
• limit
• narrow
• reduce
• regulate
• restrain
• shorten