Limit
/ˈlɪm.ɪt/noun
A boundary or point beyond which something does not extend or may not pass.
Did you know?The word 'limit' derives from a term meaning 'threshold', hinting at boundaries where life and death intersect—a powerful metaphor in occult practices.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leig-
“to lie down, lay, or set down, implying a boundary of existence.”
Latin
Latin
limitem
“a boundary or limit, often referring to a physical or metaphorical edge.”
Old French
Old French
limite
“a boundary or limit, used in legal and territorial contexts.”
Middle English
Middle English
limite
“a limit or boundary, especially in terms of jurisdiction or control.”
Modern English
English
limit
“a restriction or boundary, often used in both physical and abstract contexts.”