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Synonyms and Antonyms of limitation

1 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 of limitation

bound, boundary, cap, ceiling, confines, end, extent, limit, line, termination
Words Related to limitation

extremity, fag end, terminus

border, brim, edge, margin, rim, verge

outside

bar, barrier, fence, hedge, restraint, stop, wall
2 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 of limitation

check, circumscription, condition, constraint, curb, fetter, restraint, restriction, stricture
Words Related to limitation

exception, proviso, qualification, reservation, stipulation, strings

ban, prohibition, proscription
Near Antonyms of limitation

freedom, latitude
3 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 of limitation

circumscription, confinement, rein, restriction, stint
Words Related to limitation

constraint, restraint

containment, isolation, segregation

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