English dictionary
limitation
nounPronunciation
lɪmɪˈteɪʃən
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
noun
- the quality of being limited or restricted
noun
- a principle that limits the extent of something
noun
- the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
noun
- (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
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