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I have to understand what my strengths and limitations are, and work from a true place. I try to do this as best I can while still protecting my writer self, which more than ever needs privacy.
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Meaning of "limitations" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIMITATIONS

limitations  [ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIMITATIONS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Limitations is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LIMITATIONS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of limitations in the English dictionary

The definition of limitations in the dictionary is If you talk about the limitations of someone or something, you mean that they can only do some things and not others, or cannot do something very well.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LIMITATIONS


combinations
ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz
communications
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
community-relations
kəˌmjuːnɪtɪrɪˈleɪʃənz
congratulations
kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz
deliberations
dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃənz
felicitations
fɪˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃənz
foundations
faʊnˈdeɪʃənz
Galatians
ɡəˈleɪʃənz
illuminations
ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃənz
Lamentations
ˌlæmɛnˈteɪʃənz
preparations
ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz
ramifications
ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz
relations
rɪˈleɪʃənz
reparations
ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃənz
representations
ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənz
Revelations
ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃənz
reverberations
rɪˌvɜːbəˈreɪʃənz
solicitations
səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃənz
telecommunications
ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
vibrations
vaɪˈbreɪʃənz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIMITATIONS

limit
limit man
limit point
limit-state design
limitable
limitableness
limitarian
limitary
limitation
limitative
limited
limited bus
limited company
limited edition
limited liability
limited liability company
limited monarchy
limited partner
limited partnership
limited war

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIMITATIONS

accommodations
affections
alterations
community relations
conditions
connections
directions
frequently asked questions
go through the motions
instructions
intentions
international relations
law of nations
millions
National Insurance contributions
notions
proportions
public relations
reflections
transactions
United Nations

Synonyms and antonyms of limitations in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LIMITATIONS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «limitations» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of limitations

Translation of «limitations» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIMITATIONS

Find out the translation of limitations to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of limitations from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «limitations» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

限制
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

limitaciones
570 millions of speakers

English

limitations
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सीमाएं
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القيود
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ограничения
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

limitações
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সীমাবদ্ধতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

limites
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Batasan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Begrenztheit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

制限事項
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

제한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Watesan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hạn chế
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வரம்புகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मर्यादा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sınırlamaları
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

limitazioni
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ograniczenia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

обмеження
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

limitări
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

περιορισμούς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

beperkings
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

begränsningar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

begrensninger
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of limitations

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIMITATIONS»

The term «limitations» is very widely used and occupies the 8.397 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIMITATIONS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about limitations

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10 QUOTES WITH «LIMITATIONS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word limitations.
1
Ian Anderson
I'm very motivated by the occasional creative payoff that comes when something goes really well, be it a song, a recording or performance. The payoff is enormous - when you get it. Most of the time, though, I'm filled with self-loathing and general frustration at the limitations I have as a musician.
2
Milton Babbitt
The new limitations are the human ones of perception.
3
Rick Baker
Sometimes we think of a creature like a person in a suit, but then you have limitations of two eyes and two legs - they have to see and breathe. I got more into puppetry because it offered more possibilities.
4
William J. Brennan, Jr.
Congress acknowledged that society's accumulated myths and fears about disability and disease are as handicapping as are the physical limitations that flow from actual impairment.
5
James L. Buckley
Under the circumstances, may I suggest another means of encouraging probity in elective office. I refer to term limitations, which can serve ends beyond that of saving congressional souls.
6
James L. Buckley
Given the difficulty of resisting such temptations over the longer run, a proper concern for the welfare of congressional souls may well be the ultimate argument in favor of term limitations.
7
Dennis Chavez
I should like to be remembered as the man who raised a voice against... placing limitations on the freedom of the individual.
8
Sandra Cisneros
I have to understand what my strengths and limitations are, and work from a true place. I try to do this as best I can while still protecting my writer self, which more than ever needs privacy.
9
Nick Clooney
Whatever its other limitations, the Big Apple and those who live there make room for their dogs and cats, take good care of them and abide by the rules made necessary by a huge population.
10
Kevin Costner
If you don't understand your limitations you won't achieve much in your life.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIMITATIONS»

Discover the use of limitations in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to limitations and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Beyond Limitations: The Power of Conscious Co-Creation
How do we create our own reality? This book reveals the basic mechanism of how reality creation works. It shows how to integrate reality creation into the 2012 experience.
Stuart Wilson, Joanna Prentis, 2009
2
Human Performance and Limitations in Aviation
This book was first published when the UK Civil Aviation Authority introduced an examination in human performance and limitations for all private and professional pilot licences.
R. D. Campbell, Michael Bagshaw, 2008
3
Limitations
Judge George Mason is no stranger to criminal defense, but his latest assignment from the Court of Appeals makes him uneasy.
Scott Turow, 2007
4
The Natural Limitations of Youth: The Predispositions that ...
In this book Mitchell investigates how "the natural limitations of youth" shape not only the day-to-day life of teens, but the entire culture.
John J. Mitchell, 1998
5
Set Theory, Logic and Their Limitations
Rigorous coverage of logic and set theory for students of mathematics and philosophy.
Moshe Machover, 1996
6
Organic Crop Production - Ambitions and Limitations: ...
This book has been written to provide scientifically based information on organic agriculture such as crop yields, food safety, nutrient use efficiency, leaching, long-term sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions and energy aspects.
Holger Kirchmann, L. Bergström, 2008
7
Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations
Like the popular first edition, this second edition of Hearing Aids stresses a fundamental but frequently overlooked truth: the process of ordering hearing aids is as important as selecting and verifying hearing aid fittings.
Michael Valente, 2002
8
Epistemologies and the Limitations of Philosophical Inquiry: ...
This work contributes to the ongoing controversies regarding epistemic authority and voice in religious studies."--BOOK JACKET.
Deepak Sarma, 2005
9
Physical Limitations of Semiconductor Devices
The book focuses on power semiconductor devices and self-triggering pulsed power devices for ESD protection clamps. The purpose of the book is popularization of the physical approach for reliability assurance.
Vladislav A. Vashchenko, V. F. Sinkevitch, 2008
10
Research Methods: Uses and Limitations of Questionnaires, ...
Seminar paper from the year 2002 in the subject Business economics - Didactics, Economic Pedagogy, grade: 2.2 (B), University of Manchester (Manchester School of Management), 22 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: At ...
Ben Beiske, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIMITATIONS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term limitations is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Tobacco Industry Makes Aggressive Moves to Avoid Marketing …
Tobacco Industry Makes Aggressive Moves to Avoid Marketing Limitations from Regulators on new E-Cigarette Products ... «Pioneer News, Jul 15»
2
Time's up! Court refuses to equitably toll statue of limitations in EPA …
In a decision worth reading for all class action practitioners, especially those who face Equal Pay Act (“EPA”) issues, Judge Ronnie Abrams of ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
3
'Denial Letter' Did Not Trigger Statute of Limitations … - HarrisMartin
'Denial Letter' Did Not Trigger Statute of Limitations, N.J. Federal Judge Rules in Sandy Coverage Case. July 20, 2015. CAMDEN, N.J. — An insurer's letter ... «HarrisMartin Publishing, Jul 15»
4
Xavier's recruiting reflects the roster's limitations
A couple more of the right guys and this is a happy hugging shot. - Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports. When you have a hole, you look to ... «Banners On The Parkway, Jul 15»
5
'Cooling off' rule has limitations for consumers
“Can I return a used car if I change my mind?” It's a question we often receive at the Better Business Bureau, and is typically asked by people ... «Appleton Post Crescent, Jul 15»
6
IRGC commander criticizes nuke deal for maintained military …
A senior IRGC commander has criticized predicted limitations for the Islamic Republic on access to ballistic missiles. “Supporting the country's ... «Trend News Agency, Jul 15»
7
Your Time Is Running Out: The Illinois Statute of Limitations
and you have to tell them that the statute of limitations expired and you can't do anything for them. It's a harsh reality - you don't have an infinite ... «Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog, Jul 15»
8
Lawmakers seek to abolish statute of limitations in rape cases
Jennifer L. Flanagan, D-Leominster, filed legislation this week to end the 15-year statute of limitations after learning Rudolph A. Williams, 43, ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
9
I have decided that to accept my limitations and play up to my …
I have decided that to accept my limitations and play up to my strengths: New Sharma put this to Kochhar, who replied that she too had faced a ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
10
Inside Slant: The Packers, Brett Favre and the limitations of loyalty …
(For all Inside Slant posts, follow this link.) The private plane taxied down the runway and parked at Austin Straubel International Airport. «ESPN, Jul 15»

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