NATIONAL DEBT CEILING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase national debt ceiling. (close relations)
Definition of NATIONAL DEBT CEILING
Best Alternative Words for NATIONAL DEBT CEILING
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| cap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tight-fitting headdress • a top (as for a bottle) • a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive • something serving as a cover or protection • a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom • a protective covering that is part of a plant • an upper limit on what is allowed • (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth • the upper part of a column that supports the entablature verb • lie at the top of • restrict the number or amount of | ||||||||
| limit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the greatest possible degree of something • final or latest limiting point • as far as something can go • the boundary of a specific area • the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • restrict or confine within limits • decide upon or fix definitely | ||||||||
| threshold | nounn | |||||||
noun • the starting point for a new state or experience • the smallest detectable sensation • the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close • the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway • a region marking a boundary | ||||||||
