下限
Meanings
1
lower limit; minimum
General term for the lowest allowable or possible value, often used in contrast with 上限 (upper limit).
The minimum age for this plan is 18.
Please set the lower temperature limit.
2
infimum
Mathematics term for the greatest lower bound of a set; technical use.
The infimum of this set is 0.
Usage patterns
- 〈数〉の下限を設けるto set a lower limit (of a certain value)
This system sets a lower age limit.
- 下限を下回るto fall below the lower limit
A warning is issued when the temperature falls below the lower limit.
- 下限を超えるto exceed the lower limit
The deal went through because the price exceeded the lower limit.
- 下限に達するto reach the lower limit
It's a system that places an order once stock reaches the lower limit.