limitations
|lim-i-ta-tions|
B2
/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
(limitation)
restriction or boundary
Etymology
Etymology Information
'limitation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'limitatio,' where 'limitare' meant 'to bound or limit.'
Historical Evolution
'limitatio' transformed into the Old French word 'limitation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'limitation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set boundaries,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'restrictions or constraints.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of limiting or the state of being limited.
The limitations of the study were acknowledged by the researchers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41