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limit
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lim·it (lmt)
n.
1. The point, edge, or line beyond which something cannot or may not proceed.
2. A confining or restricting object, agent, or influence.
3. The greatest or least amount, number, or extent allowed or possible.
v.
1. To confine or restrict within a boundary or bounds.
2. To fix definitely; to specify.
limit·a·ble adj.
limit,
n restriction.
limit, elastic (proportional limit),
n the greatest stress to which a material may be subjected and still be capable of returning to its original dimensions when the forces are released.
limit, proportional,
n See limit, elastic.
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Trial computations indicated that the limiting value of [tau] defined by Eq.
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