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limitation

noun

an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

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Word length
10
Starts with
L
Ends with
N
Contains
IM
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

lɪmɪˈteɪʃən

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

noun

  1. the quality of being limited or restricted

    “it is a good plan but it has serious limitations”

noun

  1. a principle that limits the extent of something

    “I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements”

noun

  1. the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

    “there are limits on the amount you can bet”

noun

  1. (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought

    “statute of limitations”

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Example Sentences

it is a good plan but it has serious limitations
I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
there are limits on the amount you can bet
it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight
statute of limitations

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