Limitation vs. Constraint
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.
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 movementsConstraintnoun
the state of being physically constrained;
dogs should be kept under restraintLimitationnoun
the quality of being limited or restricted;
it is a good plan but it has serious limitationsConstraintnoun
a device that retards something's motion;
the car did not have proper restraints fittedLimitationnoun
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 sightConstraintnoun
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 limitationsLimitationnoun
an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
