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limitation

/lˌɪmɪtˈeɪʃʌn/noun4 syllables

Limitation means: a principle that limits the extent of something.

Synonyms for limitation2

noun, as in a principle that limits the extent of something

restriction

noun, as in the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

limit

noun, as in an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

restriction

What does limitation mean?5

noun

1

a principle that limits the extent of something“I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements”

2

the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed“there are limits on the amount you can bet”

3

an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

4

the quality of being limited or restricted“it is a good plan but it has serious limitations”

5

(law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought“statute of limitations”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with limitation?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for limitation, grouped by syllable

Limitation in a sentence

  • Religion is the outcome of human weakness or the limitation of human knowledge.dochash
  • Rightness of limitation is essential for growth of reality.tijlan
  • It is in self-limitation that a master first shows himself.Adelpa
  • Sensitivity can be a limitation in this type of work.Nuel

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of limitation

as a noun

plural
limitations