Limitation

/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A restriction or a condition that limits something.

Her performance was hindered by a limitation in funding.

The state of being limited; a condition that restricts from a certain action.

The limitation of available resources affected the project's timeline.

A legal or contractual restriction.

There is a limitation on the use of the land for commercial purposes.

A defect or shortcoming.

The researcher acknowledged the limitation of the study due to its small sample size.

A mental or physical boundary that restricts performance.

He faced his limitation but continued to strive for improvement.

From Latin 'limitatio', from 'limitare' meaning to limit.

beyond limitation

Going beyond allowed boundaries.

limitations of knowledge

Constraints on what we can understand or learn.

self-imposed limitations

Restrictions placed on oneself.

limit

The point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.

restriction

A limiting condition or regulation.

constraint

A limitation or restriction.

Weak sauce

That excuse is weak sauce; it's just a limitation you created.

No-go zone

That topic is a no-go zone because of its limitations.