limitation

Definition

  • n. the quality of being limited or restricted
  • n. (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
  • n. an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

Word forms

Plural
limitations

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The limitation of time made it difficult for us to finish the project.

  2. n.

    In medicine, there is always a limitation to how much treatment can help a patient.