limitation

noun
UK: /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

  1. A condition or situation that restricts what you can do.

    1. The main limitation is lack of time.
    2. Financial limitations prevented them from traveling abroad, impacting their experiences.

  2. The act of controlling or reducing something.

    1. There is a limitation on the amount of water.
    2. The agreement includes a limitation on nuclear weapons proliferation, enhancing global security.

  3. A weakness or fault in someone or something.

    1. Every system has its limitations.
    2. Despite its strengths, the software's primary limitation lies in its inability to handle large datasets.

Synonyms

restriction constraint restraint curb check impediment handicap defect shortcoming weakness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "limitation" in English means: A condition or situation that restricts what you can do., The act of controlling or reducing something., A weakness or fault in someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "limitation" is /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "limitation": restriction, constraint, restraint, curb, check, impediment, handicap, defect, shortcoming, weakness.

Example usage of "limitation": "The main limitation is lack of time.". More examples on the page.