limitation

noun
UK /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/
US /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/

A limitation is something that stops you from doing all the things you want to do.

The small size of the car was a limitation when we tried to fit everyone inside.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A rule or law that controls what people are allowed to do.

The city put a limitation on how loud music can be at night.

3. A weakness or fault that makes someone or something less than perfect.

Every player has limitations, but practice helps you improve.

4. The act of keeping something from growing beyond a certain point.

The limitation of screen time helped the children sleep better.