limitation — a restriction or constraint that prevents something from being fully achieved
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a restriction or constraint that prevents something from being fully achieved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 제한, 한계
Korean pronunciation: 리미**테이**션
Example Sentences
- His only limitation as a chef is that he can't cook anything without burning it.
- The limitation of online classes is that you can attend in pajamas, which sounds more like an advantage.
- Due to budget limitations, we had to choose between buying coffee or printer paper.
limitation
NOUN//ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən//
a restriction or constraint that prevents something from being fully achieved
The old computer had limitations that made some tasks difficult.
Budget limitations affected the size of the project. (LIMIT + BOUNDARY = LIMITATION)
Limitations created hesitation but eventually inspired innovation.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'limes(경계선)'에서 출발하여, 무언가의 경계나 끝을 정하는 개념으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“His only limitation as a chef is that he can't cook anything without burning it.”
“The limitation of online classes is that you can attend in pajamas, which sounds more like an advantage.”
“Due to budget limitations, we had to choose between buying coffee or printer paper.”
“The main limitation of my diet plan is that it doesn't include chocolate.”
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