# limitless

/ˈɫɪmətɫəs/ (US) · /lˈɪmɪtləs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/limitless
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

having no end or boundary. You use this to describe something that seems like it will never run out, such as energy or possibilities.

For teachers: without any restricted boundaries or finite end. Often used to describe abstract concepts like potential, imagination, or resources.

## Examples

- The internet offers a limitless supply of information.
- With a limitless budget, the architect was able to source the rarest materials from across the globe.
- The philosopher argued that while the human body is physically constrained, the capacity for intellectual growth remains essentially limitless throughout a person's lifetime.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun, but can also follow linking verbs like 'seem' or 'appear'.

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