Definitions for limitation
ˌlɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃənlim·i·ta·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. restriction, limitationnoun

   a principle that limits the extent of something

   "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"

2. limitationnoun

   the quality of being limited or restricted

   "it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"

3. limit, limitationnoun

   the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

   "there are limits on the amount you can bet"; "it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"

4. limitationnoun

   (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought

   "statute of limitations"

5. limitation, restrictionnoun

   an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 3 votes

1. limitationnoun

   The act of limiting or the state of being limited.

2. limitationnoun

   A restriction that limits something.

3. limitationnoun

   An imperfection or shortcoming which limits somethings use or value.

4. limitationnoun

   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

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Limitationnoun

   Etymology: limitation, French; limitatie, Latin.

   1. Restriction; circumscription.

   Limitation of each creature, is both the perfection and the preservation thereof. Richard Hooker, b. v.

   Am I yourself,
   But, as it were, in sort of limitation. William Shakespeare, Jul. Cæsar.

   I despair, how this limitation of Adam’s empire to his line and posterity, will help us to one heir. This limitation, indeed, of our author, will save those the labour, who would look for him amongst the race of brutes; but will very little contribute to the discovery amongst men. John Locke.

   If a king come in by conquest, he is no longer a limited monarch; if he afterwards consent to limitations, he becomes immediately king de jure. Jonathan Swift.

   2. Confinement from a lax or undeterminate import.

   The cause of error is ignorance; what restraints and limitations all principles have in regard of the matter whereunto they are applicable. Richard Hooker, b. v.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. limitation

   A limitation is a restriction or constraint that prevents progress, growth, or full functioning of something or someone. It can also refer to a weakness or shortcoming that is typically inherent in a particular process, system or person. Limitations can be physical, mental, environmental, or imposed by external circumstances or conditions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Limitationverb

   the act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council

2. Limitationverb

   that which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought

3. Limitationverb

   a certain precinct within which friars were allowed to beg, or exercise their functions; also, the time during which they were permitted to exercise their functions in such a district

4. Limitationverb

   a limited time within or during which something is to be done

5. Limitationverb

   a certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit

6. Limitationverb

   a settling of an estate or property by specific rules

7. Limitationverb

   a restriction of power; as, a constitutional limitation

8. Etymology: [L. limitatio: cf. F. limitation. See Limit, v. t.]

Matched Categories

1. • Disadvantage
   • Indefinite Quantity
   • Law
   • Regulation
   • Time Limit

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'limitation' in Nouns Frequency: #1474

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Anagrams for limitation »

1. militation

How to pronounce limitation?

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How to say limitation in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of limitation in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of limitation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of limitation in a Sentence

1. Jennifer Bonjean:

   We’re not totally surprised that when the New York state legislature decided to abolish the statute of limitations, it was going to lead to a number of stale allegations that are being revived, our position is that the statute is unconstitutional, because it revives claims that have been barred by the statute of limitation for a long time, and that it sets a very dangerous precedent, legally speaking, and not just in the context of old assaults.

2. Martin Luther King, Jr.:

   The limitation of riots, moral questions aside, is that they cannot win and their participants know it. Hence, rioting is not revolutionary but reactionary because it invites defeat. It involves an emotional catharsis, but it must be followed by a sense of futility.

3. Josh Holmes:

   For those asking, this is my response to West Virginia Roy Moore :' This clown is a walking, talking case study for the limitation of a prison's ability to rehabilitate,'.

4. Brian Mantlana:

   It is a public gathering with no limitation, it is not a festive event, but a participatory one where everyone has a say and the community is consulted to get their views on decisions.

5. Sally Curtin:

   Accurate recording of the circumstances surrounding the death as well as classifying the death obviously would be a limitation, and especially within the context of a drug overdose, oftentimes, it's hard to tell, unless there's a suicide note, whether it was a suicide or unintentional.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=limitation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Limitation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=limitation
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limitation
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=limitation