Limitation
Limitation noun - A principle that limits the extent of something.
Rule and limitation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Limitation".
Rule
Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Limitation and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Limitation" instead a noun "Rule".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| human | human limitation | human rule |
| special | special limitation | special rule |
| particular | particular limitation | particular rule |
| similar | similar limitation | similar rule |
| Other adjectives: common, specific, certain, original, single, obvious, actual, real, evil, little, strict, main, new, general, explicit, above, last, ironclad, self-imposed. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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According to this theory, those who laid down this rule believed that this limitation would ensure satisfaction of the Golden Rule for everyone and put a brake on the entropy of such vicious cycles.
Source: Cycle of Revenge -
This limitation also applied to motor torpedo boats, but not, as a rule, to destroyers, which fired torpedoes from tubes that could be pointed at several different angles.
Source: Fixed Forward-Facing Weapon -
In the opening of Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013, even Nicol Bolas acknowledges Jace's prowess, and states that Jace has a "supremely powerful mind" whose only limitation is the inability to see how he could rule all.
Source: Psychic Powers
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