Limitation vs. Constraint

Limitation vs. Constraint — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Limitation and Constraint

Limitationnoun

The act of limiting or the state of being limited.

Constraintnoun

Something that constrains; a restriction.

Limitationnoun

A restriction; a boundary, real or metaphorical, caused by some thing or some circumstance.

Getting into his wheelchair after his amputation, it felt like a limitation you could roll in.He understood the exam material, but his fear was a limitation he could not overcome.

Constraintnoun

An irresistible force or compulsion.

Limitationnoun

An imperfection or shortcoming that limits something's use or value.

Constraintnoun

(mathematics) A condition that a solution to an optimization problem must satisfy.

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Limitationnoun

(law) A time period after which some legal action may no longer be brought.

The lawyer obtained impunity by dragging his obviously guilty client's case beyond the ten-year limitation.

Constraintnoun

(databases) A linkage or other restriction that maintains database integrity.

Limitationnoun

a principle that limits the extent of something;

I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements

Constraintnoun

the state of being physically constrained;

dogs should be kept under restraint

Limitationnoun

the quality of being limited or restricted;

it is a good plan but it has serious limitations

Constraintnoun

a device that retards something's motion;

the car did not have proper restraints fitted
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Limitationnoun

the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed;

there are limits on the amount you can betit is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight

Constraintnoun

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

Limitationnoun

(law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought;

statute of limitations

Limitationnoun

an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)