1
as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the bridge has a weight limitation that bars heavy trucks from crossing it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the state has some fairly strict limitations on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in constraint
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the limitation on the number of vehicles allowed on the island does not sit well with year-round residents
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of limitation
Despite the promising results, the study had several limitations.
—
Julia Ries, Health, 10 July 2025
Some 39 percent said this was because of financial limitations.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Based on the income limitations for the vehicle interest deduction, Mellem expects that few people with top tax rates above the 22% mark will get to take the deduction.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Hybrid and virtual models also eliminate geographical barriers, which could increase attendee participation while reducing time and resource limitations.
—Michele Dobnikar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for limitation
Julia Ries, Health, 10 July 2025
Some 39 percent said this was because of financial limitations.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Based on the income limitations for the vehicle interest deduction, Mellem expects that few people with top tax rates above the 22% mark will get to take the deduction.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Hybrid and virtual models also eliminate geographical barriers, which could increase attendee participation while reducing time and resource limitations.
—Michele Dobnikar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for limitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
-
About 44 percent of all rental units in the city are rent-stabilized—which means that there are limits to how much landlords can raise rent each year.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
-
There are no limits to the number of donations per person, though fines cannot be forgiven for library items that are lost or damaged.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
Noun
-
Starting in the 1970s, home construction plummeted and prices soared in high-opportunity coastal cities because of restrictions on supply.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
-
The company said in a statement that inventory value adjustments and the impact of U.S. restrictions on advanced AI chips for China had contributed to the decline in profits.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
Noun
-
Davis is a magnetic front man, and the Roadhouse Band is an intoxicatingly raucous live outfit, but the constraints of the setup suited his new material, which is suffused with listlessness and yearning, dark jokes and wordy disquisitions on desire.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
-
The graphic novel format gave him the freedom to imagine without limitation—unbound by the logistical constraints of filmmaking.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share