Limited or restrictive — describing something whose scope or conditions are confined.
この研究は対象が小規模なので、結果は限定的だ。
Because this study has a small sample, the results are limited.
彼の発言は限定的な状況でのみ当てはまる。
His statement applies only in limited situations.
限定的な措置では問題の根本解決にはならない。
Limited measures won't solve the root of the problem.