Synonyms of limitation

limitation

noun

ˌli-mə-ˈtā-shən 

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

• limit
• confines
• boundary
• extent
• end
• line
• barrier
• cap
• ceiling
• bound
• termination
• margin
• extremity
• border
• edge
• fence
• terminus
• wall
• fag end
• restraint
• rim
• verge
• outside
• stop
• hedge
• brim
• bar

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restriction
• constraint
• restraint
• condition
• curb
• exception
• prohibition
• stricture
• circumscription
• check
• stipulation
• proviso
• fetter
• qualification
• ban
• reservation
• strings
• proscription

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freedom
• latitude

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restriction
• constraint
• confinement
• circumscription
• isolation
• restraint
• stint
• segregation
• rein
• containment

Examples of limitation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With careful blocking and lensing with shallow depth of field, Tuxen was able to turn financial limitations into creative decisions — and make one of the most exciting movies of 2024 in the process. —Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2024

In Tolleson, voters will be tasked with deciding whether or not to adopt Home Rule Option, which refers to how the city’s expenditure limitation is established. —Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024

However, as with Wix, a no-cost Webflow site comes with limitations. —PCMAG, 12 Oct. 2024

Because of its dynamic nature, DBV is not subject to the limitations of code converters. —Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024