limitation
Cap on possibility
A limitation is a restriction or constraint that sets boundaries on what's possible.
Physical limitations prevent certain movements; legal limitations restrict what's permissible.
The word often implies something falling short: The study has several limitations.
A limitation can also be a personal shortcoming: He was aware of his own limitations.
In law, a statute of limitations sets a deadline for bringing legal action.
Line marking a limit
- extentRange or magnitude
- rangeExtent of variation
- scopeExtent or range
- parametersDefined boundaries or constraints
confines · bounds · ambit · purview · reach · span · domain · jurisdiction
Obstruction preventing passage
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- hurdleBarrier to leap over
roadblock · stumbling-block · bottleneck · encumbrance · setback · difficulty · challenge · handicap
Deficiency in force
- shortcomingA fault or weakness
- flawImperfection in something
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- inadequacyState of being insufficient
failing · imperfection · deficit · lack · insufficiency · gap · vulnerability · incapacity
Limit on action
- constraintLimiting condition or rule
- constraintLimiting condition or rule
- boundaryLine marking a limit
- capCovering for top
ceiling · threshold · quota · parameter · guideline · stipulation · condition · provision
Insufficiency of something needed
- shortageDeficient supply of necessities
- rationingLimiting distribution during scarcity
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- capacityMaximum amount containable
allocation · quota · availability · undersupply · allotment · portioning · conservation · depletion
Impairment affecting life activities
- impairmentDiminished function or capacity
- incapacityLack of ability
- debilitationLoss of strength or vitality
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
Release from requirement
- disclaimerStatement denying responsibility
- waiverFormal surrender of rights
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
- indemnityProtection against financial loss
proviso · rider · amendment · restriction · prohibition · moratorium · injunction
boundary
Line marking a limit
parameters · confines · bounds · ambit · purview · reach · span · domain · jurisdiction · remit
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
hurdle · roadblock · stumbling-block · bottleneck · encumbrance · setback · difficulty · challenge · handicap · drawback
weakness
Deficiency in force
- shortcomingA fault or weakness
- flawImperfection in something
- deficiencyLack of something needed
inadequacy · failing · imperfection · deficit · lack · insufficiency · gap · vulnerability · incapacity · inability
restriction
Limit on action
- constraintLimiting condition or rule
- constraintLimiting condition or rule
- boundaryLine marking a limit
cap · ceiling · threshold · quota · parameter · guideline · stipulation · condition · provision · caveat
scarcity
Insufficiency of something needed
- shortageDeficient supply of necessities
- rationingLimiting distribution during scarcity
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
capacity · allocation · quota · availability · undersupply · allotment · portioning · conservation · depletion
disability
Impairment affecting life activities
- impairmentDiminished function or capacity
- incapacityLack of ability
- debilitationLoss of strength or vitality
exemption
Release from requirement
- disclaimerStatement denying responsibility
- waiverFormal surrender of rights
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
indemnity · proviso · rider · amendment · restriction · prohibition · moratorium · injunction
- flawsfaults, defect, flaw, blemish, flaws
- limitsprice ceiling, debt ceiling, maximum capacity, print size, display size
- ruleslaw, rule, guideline, bylaw, standard
- Self-awarenessself-reflection, self-discovery, awareness, clarity, epiphany
- deficienciesdeficiency, deficit, lack, shortage, insufficiency
- faultsfault, flaw, defect, imperfection, shortcoming
limitationfreedom
Absence of constraint
limitlessness · liberty · latitude · free rein · carte blanche
limitationstrength
Power to exert force
ability · capability · capacity · competence · power
limitationextension
Added part or duration
expansion · increase · enlargement · amplification · range
- statutes of limitationsLegal deadlines for filing claims
- physical limitations
- damage limitationReducing negative consequences
- arms limitationCapping military stockpiles
- statutory limitationsLegally mandated time constraints