Limitation

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Full definition of limitation

Noun

1. The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
2. A restriction; a boundary, real or metaphorical, caused by some thing or some circumstance.Getting into his wheelchair after his amputation it felt like a limitation you could roll in.He understood the exam material but his fear was a limitation he could not overcome.
3. An imperfection or shortcoming which limits somethings use or value.
4. A time period after which some legal action may no longer be brought.''The lawyer obtained impunity by dragging his obviously guilty client's case beyond the 10 years limitation

Derived terms

• limitationional
• statute of limitation

Related terms

• limitative

Antonyms

• limitelessness