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limiter.

That which limits or confines.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. That which limits or confines.

    The limiter automatically put on the brakes to keep the machine from going too fast.
  2. A circuit that allows signals below a specified input threshold to pass unaffected while attenuating the peaks of stronger signals.

  3. A friar who had a license to beg within certain bounds.

    historical
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English limit Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English limiter From limit + -er.

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