LIMITATIONS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

limitations

noun

plural of limitation

as in limits

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

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as in restrictions

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

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as in constraints

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

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Recent Examples of limitations Somaliland is proximate and overcomes some of the limitations imposed by other regional hosts like Djibouti and Middle East partners. — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 These limitations can contribute to nostalgia and homesickness during a long mission. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 As played by Kate and Rooney Mara, in total sync, the driven, single-minded Jean and Joan become classic Herzogian outsiders, like Kaspar Hauser or Fitzcarraldo, daring to transcend the limitations of everyday living and language. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 Even with those limitations, archaeologists think the technique could prove transformative. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 After fielding complaints from Mangione’s defense team about potential space limitations, court administrators arranged for an overflow room. — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026 Document the data sources, assumptions, limitations and final rationale. — Rabbi Yechezkel Moskowitz, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Optical networking promises to allow data processing to move beyond the limitations of traditional copper wire connections, offering a method that is faster, more energy efficient, and that allows for data transmission over further distances. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 There are two limitations with silicone stretch lids that can create some frustration. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Security teams are accustomed to investigating human adversaries whose time, attention and coordination impose natural limits.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The rules also block incoming payments from private wallets, and count outgoing transfers as an offshore capital move that triggers exchange control limits.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of limits

Noun

Still, some of the restrictions announced by the White House are expected to face legal challenges.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Lawmakers have also drafted a bill to regulate traffic through the waterway, including restrictions on certain vessels and penalties for violators, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of restrictions

Noun

Homeschool enrichment programs must now comply with a number of new rules, and those that operate outside a district's boundaries need formal approval from the state.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
For the observer hovering above one of these boundaries, Kuridze says, the view would depend on the time of arrival.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of boundaries

Noun

The emphasis on combat readiness and civilian preparedness reflect Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s priorities amid political constraints, said Lev Nachman, a political science professor at National Taiwan University.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Additionally, several legal and policy commentaries stress that the absence of direct consumer refunds reflects statutory and administrative constraints rather than a deliberate effort to deny households relief.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

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