Collocations with limitation are common word combinations that help express different types of constraints and boundaries in English. These phrases appear frequently in professional writing, academic texts, and everyday communication, making them essential for effective English usage.

I. What is Limitation?
II. Most common collocations with Limitation
III. Exercises on Collocations with Limitation
1. 1. Exercise: Fill in the blank with the appropriate collocation
2. 2. Answer

Essential Collocations with "Limitation": Master Professional English Usage

I. What is Limitation?

In English, Limitation is pronounced as /ˌlɪm.əˈteɪ.ʃən/, functions as a noun, meaning: the act of controlling and especially reducing something. For example:

The major limitation of early record players was the short playing time of the records.
They favor anything that involves limitation of government control.

II. Most common collocations with Limitation

The noun "limitation" is commonly used in both academic and professional contexts to refer to restrictions, weaknesses, or boundaries. The tables below present frequent collocations with "limitation" to support accurate and natural English usage.

Compilation of the most common collocations with Limitation

1. Legal and Regulatory Limitations

No.	Collocations with Limitation	Example
1	Additional limitation/əˈdɪʃənl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The new regulation imposed an additional limitation on the amount of waste that factories could release into the environment.
2	Statutory limitation/ˈstætjʊtɔri ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The lawsuit was dismissed due to statutory limitations on the timeframe for filing claims.
3	Limitation of liability/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən ʌv ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/	The contract included a limitation of liability clause, protecting the company from excessive financial responsibility in case of unforeseen events.
4	Strict limitation/strɪkt ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The strict limitation on the use of pesticides in organic farming ensures minimal environmental impact.
5	Constitutional limitation/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The constitutional limitation on government power protects citizens from potential abuse of authority.

2. Financial and Resource Limitations

No.	Collocations with Limitation	Example
6	Budgetary limitation/ˈbʌʤɪtəri ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The project had to be scaled down due to budgetary limitations, affecting the scope of work that could be accomplished.
7	Financial limitation/faɪˈnænʃəl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	Many talented students cannot pursue higher education because of financial limitations in their families.
8	Resource limitation/rɪˈsɔːs ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The startup faced resource limitations that prevented them from expanding their operations quickly.
9	Capital limitation/ˈkæpɪtl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The capital limitation forced the company to seek external investors for their expansion plans.

3. Physical and Spatial Limitations

No.	Collocations with Limitation	Example
10	Physical limitation/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The athlete had to overcome a physical limitation to achieve success in her sport.
11	Space limitation/speɪs ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	Due to space limitations, the conference venue could only accommodate a limited number of attendees.
12	Geographical limitation/ˌdʒiəˈɡræfɪkəl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The company's services were limited by geographical limitations, only reaching customers within a certain radius.
13	Spatial limitation/ˈspeɪʃəl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The spatial limitation of the laboratory restricted the number of experiments that could be conducted simultaneously.

4. Technical and Functional Limitations

No.	Collocations with Limitation	Example
14	Functional limitation/ˈfʌŋkʃənl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	Despite its sleek design, the smartphone had a functional limitation that prevented users from accessing certain apps.
15	Technical limitation/ˈteknɪkəl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The technical limitation of the current infrastructure prevented the implementation of faster internet speeds.
16	Performance limitation/pəˈfɔːməns ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The performance limitation of the old processor became apparent when running modern software applications.
17	Technological limitation/ˌteknəˈlɒʤɪkəl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The technological limitation of current battery technology restricts the range of electric vehicles.

5. Cognitive and Educational Limitations

No.	Collocations with Limitation	Example
18	Cognitive limitation/ˈkɒɡnətɪv ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The cognitive limitation affected the patient's ability to process complex information quickly.
19	Language limitation/ˈlæŋɡwɪʤ ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	Her language limitation in English made it challenging to participate fully in international conferences.
20	Educational limitation/ˌeʤʊˈkeɪʃənl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The educational limitation in rural areas prevented many children from accessing quality schooling.

6. Severity-Based Limitations

No.	Collocations with Limitation	Example
21	Fundamental limitation/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The fundamental limitation of the technology was its inability to operate without a stable internet connection.
22	Major limitation/ˈmeɪʤər ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	One major limitation of the educational system is its inability to cater to individual learning styles effectively.
23	Serious limitation/ˈsɪriəs ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	A serious limitation of the healthcare system is the inequitable access to quality medical care among different socio-economic groups.
24	Severe limitation/sɪˈvɪər ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The severe limitation of the software's compatibility with older hardware rendered it nearly unusable for many users.
25	Significant limitation/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	A significant limitation of the urban planning project was its failure to consider the needs of marginalized communities.

7. Research and Academic Limitations

No.	Collocations with Limitation	Example
26	Important limitation/ɪmˈpɔrtənt ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	An important limitation of the study was its reliance on self-reported data, which may have introduced bias.
27	Primary limitation/ˈpraɪməri ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The primary limitation of the study was the lack of longitudinal data, preventing a deeper understanding of the phenomenon over time.
28	Methodological limitation/ˌmeθədəˈlɒʤɪkəl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The methodological limitation of using only quantitative data meant that nuanced perspectives were overlooked.
29	Sample limitation/ˈsæmpl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The sample limitation of including only urban participants reduced the generalizability of the research findings.

8. Practical and Observable Limitations

No.	Collocations with Limitation	Example
30	Practical limitation/ˈpræktɪkəl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	Despite its theoretical potential, the practical limitation of renewable energy technology hindered its widespread adoption.
31	Obvious limitation/ˈɒbviəs ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	The obvious limitation of the outdated software was its inability to run on modern operating systems.
32	Potential limitation/pəˈtɛnʃəl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/	A potential limitation of the research design was the small sample size, which could affect the generalizability of the findings.

These collocations demonstrate how "limitation" combines with various adjectives and contexts to express different types of constraints across multiple domains. The examples illustrate real-world applications where these limitations impact decision-making, performance, and outcomes in professional, academic, and everyday situations.

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III. Exercises on Collocations with Limitation

To further understand the meanings and usage of collocations with Limitation, let's complete the practice exercise below!

1. Exercise: Fill in the blank with the appropriate collocation

Fundamental limitation; dispersal limitation; additional limitation; budgetary limitation; functional limitation

An _______ of the causal modeling was that it could not identify third-variable effects.
I would like, however, to refer to the question of _______.
We propose that insect _______ is one likely factor.
In their model of the disablement process, they distinguish _______ and disability.
However, there is no _______ on supporting polymorphic code.

2. Answer

1 - additional limitation

2 - budgetary limitation

3 - dispersal limitation

4 - functional limitation

5 - fundamental limitation

Learning collocations with limitation improves your English fluency and helps you communicate constraints more precisely. These word combinations are valuable tools for expressing different types of boundaries in both written and spoken English. Practice using these collocations to enhance your vocabulary and sound more natural when discussing restrictions or constraints.

Essential Collocations with "Limitation": Master Professional English Usage

I. What is Limitation?