limitation

noun

The act of limiting or the state of being limited.

A restriction; a boundary, real or metaphorical, caused by some thing or some circumstance.

An imperfection or shortcoming that limits something's use or value.

(law) A time period after which some legal action may no longer be brought.

Roots

limeslimit- · Latin · boundary

Synonyms for limitation

restrictionn limitn circumscriptionn boundsn confinesn proscriptionn delimitationn stricturen narrownessn exemptionn

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Where does limitation come from?

The word limitation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root limit-, from Latin limes (“boundary”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.