LIMITATIONS Synonyms
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 |