Limitation

/lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

Synonyms for "limitation" (247 found)

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Closest matches (50)

absolute interestallowancebenefitborder lineboundboundaryboundary conditionboundary lineboundsbournbreak boundarybreakoff pointceilingcessioncheckcircumscriptionclaimclosenesscommoncompass
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Adjective(3 words)
advertising funded programalgebraic modelalgorithmic metric
Verb(1 words)

Strong matches (74)

Noun(35 words)
crampscultural decline metricscurbingcurbscurtailingcurtailmentcutbackdata restrictiondefectdeficienciesderogationdesign constraintdetractorsdisabilitydisadvantagedisadvantagesdivision of labordrawbackdrawbacksdutch kwalificeren
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emotional quotientenergy pyramidfaultfetterfetteringfettersforce diagram methodgeneralizabilitygenetic-stasis conceptgrammar limitationhamstringhandcuffshandicaphandicappinghandicaps
Adjective(6 words)
dwindling resourcesdynamic programming techniqueeconomic fragility indicatorseducational linguistics conceptfunctional impairmentgenerative language

Related words (123)

Noun(46 words)
historically accuratehuman development indeximpairmentimpairmentsimpedimentsimperfectioninadequacy in spellingincapabilityincapacitiesinfirmitieslanguage limitationleashlevel based progressionlimitmaximummobility constraintmodel organisms approachnarrowingphysically possiblephysics law
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pitfallsproduction constraintproduction functionprovisorestrainerrestraintrestraintsrestrictionsrestrictivenessscarcityshackleshacklesshortcomingshortcomingsstorage performance ratingstranglersstricturesstructural functionalismsubject tosystematic analog history studytethersthrottlingtoy-model frameworktrammelweaknessweaknesses
Determiner(1 words)
no warranty
Verb(5 words)
restrict decisionsrestrict privilegesrestrict rightsrestrictingshow restraint
Adjective(1 words)
visual number-line model

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: restriction, absolute interest, advertising funded program, algebraic model, algorithmic metric.
  • Sentence evidence is available for limitation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "limitation".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "limitation"

Keep "limitation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "limitation" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "limitation", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "limitation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

9 entries

More specific

4 entries
capceilingdesign flawmaterial defect

Collocations

6 entries
age limitationfinancial limitationlegal limitationmajor limitationphysical limitationtime limitation

Inflections

1 entries

Derivations

3 entries

Sample sentences

17 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty.

Source: tatoeba (554638)

Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution.

Source: tatoeba (554822)

Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay.

Source: tatoeba (554870)

Religion is the outcome of human weakness or the limitation of human knowledge.

Source: tatoeba (2188821)

Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "limitation"?

Closest matches include restriction, absolute interest, advertising funded program, algebraic model, algorithmic metric.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "limitation"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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