Limitation: meaning, definitions and examples
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limitation
[ ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən ]
in technology
A restriction or control placed on something, often in the context of technology or design.
Synonyms
constraint, limit, restriction
Examples of usage
- There are some limitations to what this software can do.
- The main limitation of this device is its battery life.
in law
A legally specified restriction on the use or possession of something.
Synonyms
constraint, regulation, restriction
Examples of usage
- There are limitations on how this property can be used.
- The contract includes certain limitations on the distribution of the product.
in psychology
A mental or emotional restriction that hinders someone's behavior or thinking.
Synonyms
barrier, constraint, restriction
Examples of usage
- He felt the limitations of his own fear holding him back.
- She was aware of her own limitations when it came to public speaking.
Translations
Translations of the word "limitation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 limitação
🇮🇳 सीमा
🇩🇪 Einschränkung
🇮🇩 batasan
🇺🇦 обмеження
🇵🇱 ograniczenie
🇯🇵 制限 (せいげん)
🇫🇷 limitation
🇪🇸 limitación
🇹🇷 sınırlama
🇰🇷 제한 (jehan)
🇸🇦 تحديد
🇨🇿 omezení
🇸🇰 obmedzenie
🇨🇳 限制 (xiànzhì)
🇸🇮 omejitev
🇮🇸 takmörkun
🇰🇿 шектеу
🇬🇪 შეზღუდვა
🇦🇿 məhdudiyyət
🇲🇽 limitación
Word origin
The word 'limitation' originated from the Latin word 'limitatio', which means a bounding or confining. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various contexts such as technology, law, and psychology, reflecting the diverse ways in which restrictions can impact different aspects of human life.
See also: delimit, limit, limitations, limited, limiter, limiting, limitless, limitlessly, limitlessness, limits, nonlimiting, unlimited, unlimitedness.