Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

limitation

noun
/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
Definition
A limitation is a restriction or a condition that sets boundaries on what is possible or permissible.
Examples
  • One limitation of the device is its short battery life.
  • Her fear of heights was a limitation in her job as a mountain guide.
  • There are limitations to what can be accomplished in a short time period.
Meaning
It refers to a point or factor that confines or restricts one’s abilities, opportunities, or actions.
Synonyms
  • restriction
  • constraint
  • bound
  • impediment
  • drawback