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determinate limit

[/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət ˈlɪmɪt/]
nounpl: determinate limits
limite determinado
1. In mathematics and calculus, a limit that has a specific, finite value that a function approaches as the variable approaches some value
The determinate limit of f(x) = 2x + 1 as x approaches 3 is 7.
O limite determinado de f(x) = 2x + 1 quando x se aproxima de 3 é 7.
2. A boundary or restriction that is clearly defined and fixed
The project has a determinate limit on its budget.
O projeto tem um limite determinado em seu orçamento.
Synonyms
definite limitfixed limitspecified limit
Antonyms
indeterminate limitinfinite limitundefined limit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limite determinado
Standard usage in mathematics and general contexts
São Paulo
limite determinado
Academic and technical usage
Portugal
limite determinado
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

within limits
set limits
know one's limits
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