English · Word Candidate

limitation

/lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

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Also seen as: limitations

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Meaning · English

The act of limiting or the state of being limited.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Getting into his wheelchair after his amputation, it felt like a limitation you could roll in.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “limitation” mean?

The act of limiting or the state of being limited.

Is “limitation” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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