Limitations: meaning, definitions and examples

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limitations

 

[ ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

of laws or rules

A limit or restriction; a rule or regulation that restricts what can be done.

Synonyms

boundaries, constraints, restrictions

Examples of usage

  • Financial limitations prevented us from expanding the business.
  • There are no limitations on the number of entries you can submit.
Context #2 | Noun

of abilities or possibilities

The state of being limited in what one can do or achieve.

Synonyms

barriers, constraints, restrictions

Examples of usage

  • She was determined to overcome her physical limitations and run a marathon.
  • The sky's the limit - don't put limitations on your dreams.
Context #3 | Noun

of technology or systems

Restrictions or controls placed on the use of technology or systems.

Synonyms

constraints, restrictions

Examples of usage

  • There are limitations on the amount of data that can be stored in this system.
  • The software has certain limitations in terms of compatibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "limitations" in other languages:

🇵🇹 limitações

🇮🇳 सीमाएं

🇩🇪 Beschränkungen

🇮🇩 batasan

🇺🇦 обмеження

🇵🇱 ograniczenia

🇯🇵 制限 (せいげん)

🇫🇷 limitations

🇪🇸 limitaciones

🇹🇷 kısıtlamalar

🇰🇷 제한 (제한)

🇸🇦 قيود

🇨🇿 omezení

🇸🇰 obmedzenia

🇨🇳 限制 (xiànzhì)

🇸🇮 omejitve

🇮🇸 takmarkanir

🇰🇿 шектеулер

🇬🇪 შეზღუდვები

🇦🇿 məhdudiyyətlər

🇲🇽 limitaciones

Word origin

The word 'limitations' originated from the Latin word 'limitatio', which means a limiting. Throughout history, limitations have been a common theme in various aspects of life, from legal restrictions to personal barriers. Understanding and navigating limitations play a crucial role in how individuals and societies develop and progress.

See also: delimit, limit, limitation, limited, limiter, limiting, limitless, limitlessly, limitlessness, limits, nonlimiting, unlimited, unlimitedness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,289, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.