Synonyms of limitation

limitation

noun

ˌli-mə-ˈtā-shən 

1

as in limit

a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go

the bridge has a weight limitation that bars heavy trucks from crossing it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limit
• confines
• boundary
• extent
• end
• line
• barrier
• cap
• ceiling
• bound
• termination
• margin
• extremity
• border
• edge
• fence
• terminus
• wall
• fag end
• restraint
• rim
• verge
• outside
• stop
• hedge
• brim
• bar

2

as in restriction

something that limits one's freedom of action or choice

the state has some fairly strict limitations on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restriction
• constraint
• restraint
• condition
• curb
• exception
• prohibition
• stricture
• circumscription
• check
• stipulation
• proviso
• fetter
• qualification
• ban
• reservation
• strings
• proscription

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freedom
• latitude

3

as in constraint

the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries

the limitation on the number of vehicles allowed on the island does not sit well with year-round residents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restriction
• constraint
• confinement
• circumscription
• isolation
• restraint
• stint
• segregation
• rein
• containment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of limitation

The Pastis cheeseburger around the corner may take the edge off the limitations on your ability to cook. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026

The Chiefs are 3-0, but Benson showed clear limitations on Sunday against the Dolphins. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Once deployed, the system does not require a separate missile or projectile for every engagement; instead, its operating capacity is constrained by electrical power, cooling, and other system limitations. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

The first limitation is that from my observations, AI fluency is easy to fake and hard to verify. — Stephen Snyder, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026