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

Not every stiff shoulder after breast cancer treatment is frozen shoulder, however, so new limitations should be evaluated rather than pushed through. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 3 Nov. 2026

Tower history The new air traffic control tower is meant to replace a nearly 60-year-old one, which has operational and accessibility limitations, according to the airports department. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

This is an ongoing process that accounts for changes in policies, seasonality, costs and coverage limitations. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Study limitations Despite the promising outcomes, experts emphasized notable limitations. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026