English dictionary

limitation

/,l/I/m/I/'t/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a principle that limits the extent of something

noun.cognition

Synonyms restriction

Source: WordNet 3.0
the quality of being limited or restricted

noun.attribute

Examples
It is a good plan but it has serious limitations.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

noun.quantity

Examples
It is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight.

Synonyms limit

Source: WordNet 3.0
(law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought

noun.time

Examples
Statute of limitations.

Source: WordNet 3.0
an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the <i>limitation</i> of his authority was approved by the council.

noun

Source: webster1913