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limit point

noun

Definition of limit point

: a point that is related to a set of points in such a way that every neighborhood of the point no matter how small contains another point belonging to the set

— called also point of accumulation

Examples of limit point in a Sentence

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 Elko's unit is taking the ball away (18 turnovers forced though eight games), limiting points (16.1 points per game allowed, 10th nationally), and has only allowed one rushing touchdown all year (best in the country). — Laken Litman, Indianapolis Star, "The key to Notre Dame's defensive turnaround? Hiring Wake Forest's defensive coordinator," 3 Nov. 2017

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First Known Use of limit point

1850, in the meaning defined above

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