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

Instead, seek to understand how to integrate AI into your work while recognizing its limitations. — Claire Bahn, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

One significant limitation is America’s growing shortage of advanced munitions. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026

Parents can monitor their kids’ activity by linking their accounts, and can set limitations on when teenagers can access ChatGPT for Teens, and can receive notifications to view what content their kids are seeing. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The limitations of Arena-M The Arena-M represents the latest version of the Arena system originally developed in the Soviet era. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026