1.
limited; restrictive; restricted in scope
Describes something that is confined to a narrow range or scope. Used in formal and analytical contexts for situations, effects, or applications that are not broad or comprehensive.
効果は限定的だった。
The effect was limited.
その政策の影響は限定的なものにとどまった。
The impact of that policy remained limited.
今回の調査は限定的な範囲で行われたため、全体の傾向を把握するには不十分だ。
Since this survey was conducted within a limited scope, it is insufficient for grasping the overall trend.
USAGE: 限定的 is a na-adjective commonly used in news reports, academic writing, and business discussions. It is often used to temper expectations or describe partial results.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 限定的な効果 (limited effect)
- 限定的な影響 (limited impact)
- 限定的な範囲 (limited scope/range)
- 限定的な使用 (restricted use)
- 限定的にとどまる (to remain limited)
SIMILAR WORDS: Compare with 限定 (limited, as in limited edition), which is used as a noun modifier (限定品, limited product). 限定的 is the adjectival form used for describing scope or extent.