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LIMITATIONS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word limitations. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word limitations. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LIMITATIONS

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bounds
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

confines
nounn
noun

• a bounded scope

barriers
nounn
noun

• a structure or object that impedes free movement

• any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

• anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

constraints
nounn
noun

• the state of being physically constrained

• a device that retards something's motion

• the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others

disadvantages
nounn
noun

• the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

verb

• put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

drawbacks
nounn
noun

• the quality of being a hindrance

hindrances
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

impediments
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any structure that makes progress difficult

obstacles
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

• an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

restraints
nounn
noun

• the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

• discipline in personal and social activities

• the state of being physically constrained

• a rule or condition that limits freedom

• lack of ornamentation

• a device that retards something's motion

restrictions
nounn
noun

• a principle that limits the extent of something

• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

• the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)

restriction
nounn
noun

• a principle that limits the extent of something

• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

• the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)

limit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the greatest possible degree of something

• final or latest limiting point

• as far as something can go

• the boundary of a specific area

• the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• restrict or confine within limits

• decide upon or fix definitely

prescription
nounn
adjective

• available only with a doctor's written prescription

noun

• directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions

• a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist

• written instructions for an optician on the lenses for a given person

• written instructions from a physician or dentist to a druggist concerning the form and dosage of a drug to be issued to a given patient

Best Hypernyms For LIMITATIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for limitations, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
regulation conditions confines disadvantage regulating rule boundaries constraints parameters regulations restrictions rules
Phrases (2)
indefinite quantitytime limit

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