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noun. lim· i· ta· tion ˌli-mə-ˈtā-shən. Synonyms of limitation. 1. : an act or instance of limiting. 2. : the quality or state of being limited. 3. : something that limits : restraint. 4. : a certain period limited by statute after which actions, suits, or prosecutions cannot be brought in the courts. limitational. ˌli-mə-ˈtā-sh (ə-)nəl. adjective.
the act of controlling or reducing something: One of the aims of the union from the beginning was the limitation of employers ' authority. if someone or something has limitations, they are not as good as they could be: Limitations imposed by its subject matter make the book a dull read.
something that limits a quality or achievement. the act of limiting or the condition of being limited. law a certain period of time, legally defined, within which an action, claim, etc, must be commenced. property law a restriction upon the duration or extent of an estate.
Definition of limitation. 1. 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. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. limit. confines. boundary.
A limitation is something that holds you back, like a broken leg that keeps you off the dance floor during prom season. A limitation could also be a rule that restricts what you can do, like needing to be a certain height to ride a roller coaster at an amusement park.
If someone or something has limitations, that person or thing is not as good as they or it could be: Living in an apartment is fine, but it does have its limitations - for example, you don't have your own garden. Despite her limitations as an actress, she was a great entertainer.
the act or process of limiting something; a rule, fact or condition that limits something: is rule or law that is made by somebody in authority. A is something that exists rather than something that is made, although it may exist as a result of somebody’s decision.
Britannica Dictionary definition of LIMITATION. 1. [noncount] : the act of controlling the size or extent of something : the act of limiting something. a law aimed at the limitation of federal power. 2. [count] : something that controls how much of something is possible or allowed.
If you talk about the limitations of someone or something, you mean that they can only do some things and not others, or cannot do something very well. The theory is a useful tool, but it has limitations.
(ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz ) plural noun. conditions of limited ability. As a climber he had technical limitations. I realized how possible it was to overcome your limitations, to achieve well beyond what you believe yourself capable of. It's important to know your own limitations. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
