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lim·i·ta·tion
 limitation
- pronunciation:
- lI
mih
teI
sh
 n
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noun |
| definition 1: |
that which confines or restricts.
The prisoners play outdoor games within the limitations of the prison grounds.
- synonyms:
- bound, check, confine, curb, limit, restriction
- similar words:
- boundary, frame, line, perimeter, qualification, restraint
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| definition 2: |
a weakness or shortcoming that restricts one's abilities.
- synonyms:
- failing, handicap, shortcoming, weakness
- antonyms:
- strength
- similar words:
- defect, drawback, fault, flaw, frailty, incapacity
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| definition 3: |
the setting of limits or the state of being limited.
- synonyms:
- confinement, restriction
- similar words:
- constraint, control, modification, qualification
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| related words: |
bit, boundary, control, handicap |
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