limitation

Meanings

• Noun

  A state or condition in which something is held back or checked; a restriction.

  - "The limitation on water usage during drought season."
  - "His physical limitation prevented him from climbing the mountain."
  - "The company's financial limitation forced them to cut costs."

• Noun

  The extent or amount of something; a boundary or limit.

  - "The limitation of knowledge in the field."
  - "The limitation of resources for the project."
  - "The limitation of time for the exam."

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Pronunciation

1. /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

limitelessness

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Synonyms

prescription

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with limitation
station , nation , vacation , education , frustration

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Variants

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limitation , limitational , limitations

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Forms

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limitations, limiting, self-imposed limitation, moral limitation

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'limitationem' meaning 'a limiting, restriction, or boundary'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'limitation' is derived from the Latin word 'limitationem', which means 'a limiting, restriction, or boundary'.

2. In mathematics, a limitation is the value that a function approaches as its input approaches a certain value.

3. In psychology, self-imposed limitations can be a powerful tool for personal growth and development.

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Related Concepts

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1. Boundaries: The concept of boundaries is closely related to limitation as they both refer to the restrictions or limits that exist in various aspects of life.

2. Constraints: Constraints are another related concept as they also refer to the restrictions or limitations that exist and must be dealt with in various situations.

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Culture

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In literature, limitation is often used as a theme in works that explore the human condition and the boundaries we face. For example, in Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', Raskolnikov faces the limitation of his own morality and the consequences of his actions.

How to Memorize "limitation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container with a clearly marked limit or boundary. Visualize yourself trying to go beyond that limit and the consequences of doing so.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'limitation' with the idea of a boundary or restriction. Think of a word that starts with the same letter and has a similar meaning, such as 'limit'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Limits Are Limitations' to remember the meaning of the word.

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