Limitation - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word limitation
Brit.  |lɪmɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word limitation

noun

- a principle that limits the extent of something (syn: restriction)
- the quality of being limited or restricted
it is a good plan but it has serious limitations
- the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed (syn: limit)
it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight
- (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
statute of limitations
- an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) (syn: restriction)

Extra examples

They have placed a limitation on the amount of time we have available.

There is to be no limitation on the number of opposition parties.

Despite the limitations of the survey, it did suggest some general trends.

It's a good little car, but it has its limitations.

The new law imposes limitations on campaign contributions.

This drug has one important limitation, its effects only last six hours.

Any limitation to the king's power could be permanent.

Word forms

noun
singular: limitation
plural: limitations
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