Limitations: meaning, definitions and examples

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limitations

[ ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz ]

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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.

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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.

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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.