limitation
/lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: limitations
Sense 1
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A restriction; a boundary, real or metaphorical, caused by some thing or some circumstance.
Noun
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.