LIMITATION Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

limitation

noun

ˌli-mə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of limitation

as in limit

a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go the bridge has a weight limitation that bars heavy trucks from crossing it

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as in restriction

something that limits one's freedom of action or choice the state has some fairly strict limitations on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages

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as in constraint

the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries the limitation on the number of vehicles allowed on the island does not sit well with year-round residents

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Recent Examples of limitation Managing a nonexistent budget and dealing with the physical limitations of mismatched props and basic high school stage lights constantly threatened to dilute the vision. — Coco Mao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The true figure could be even higher, says Adams, because of some limitations in the data and the conservative nature of our analysis. — Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 Yet a direct substitution can preserve many of the limitations of the process it is intended to improve. — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Bidets can also allow people with physical limitations to clean themselves independently, reducing the workload of caregivers, most of whom are women. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for limitation

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Noun

The pre-tax dependent care account limit rises to $7,500 for 2026, covering elder care.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Over the last decade, hundreds of homes have burned down near the outer limits of Lisbon, Milan and other European cities, including scores this summer outside Madrid and Athens.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of limit

Noun

New York City just instituted a sweeping ban on schools using AI in the classroom through the start of high school, along with other restrictions on the technology.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
Rosaviatsiya -- announced temporary flight restrictions at airports in Sochi, Gelendzhik, Penza, Saratov, Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of restriction

Noun

Importantly, this outlook not only incorporates the chip supply Broadcom expects to receive, but also physical infrastructure constraints such as land, power, and data center shells.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
The product should solve a constraint that customers can quantify.

— John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of constraint

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