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- [lim-i-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌlɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
- /ˌlɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lim-i-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌlɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
Definitions of limitation word
- noun limitation a limiting condition; restrictive weakness; lack of capacity; inability or handicap: He knows his limitations as a writer. 1
- noun limitation something that limits; a limit or bound; restriction: an arms limitation; a limitation on imports. 1
- noun limitation the act of limiting. 1
- noun limitation the state of being limited. 1
- noun limitation Law. the assignment, as by statute, of a period of time within which an action must be brought, or the period of time assigned: a statute of limitations. 1
- noun limitation A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction. 1
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Origin of limitation
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English lymytacion < Latin līmitātiōn- (stem of līmitātiō) a bounding, equivalent to līmitāt(us) (past participle of līmitāre to enclose within boundaries; see limit, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Limitation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
limitation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for limitation
noun limitation
- control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
- restriction — something that restricts; a restrictive condition or regulation; limitation.
- cramp — Cramp is a sudden strong pain caused by a muscle suddenly contracting. You sometimes get cramp in a muscle after you have been making a physical effort over a long period of time.
- injunction — Law. a judicial process or order requiring the person or persons to whom it is directed to do a particular act or to refrain from doing a particular act.
- obstruction — something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation.
Antonyms for limitation
noun limitation
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- liberation — the act of liberating or the state of being liberated.
- permission — authorization granted to do something; formal consent: to ask permission to leave the room.
Top questions with limitation
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