The Opposite(Antonym) of “scope”
The antonyms of scope are limitation and restriction. The antonyms limitation and restriction convey a sense of confinement or restriction. They imply that there are boundaries or limits to what can be done or achieved.
Explore all Antonyms of “scope”
Definitions and Examples of limitation, restriction
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A restriction or constraint that prevents something from being done or achieved.
Example
The limitation of the study was that it only focused on one demographic.
A rule or regulation that limits or controls what can be done.
Example
The restriction on smoking in public places has helped reduce the number of smokers.
Key Differences: limitation vs restriction
- 1Limitation refers to a constraint that prevents something from being done or achieved.
- 2Restriction refers to a rule or regulation that limits or controls what can be done.
Effective Usage of limitation, restriction
- 1Academic Writing: Use limitation to describe the constraints of a study or research project.
- 2Legal Writing: Use restriction to describe rules or regulations that limit what can be done.
- 3Business Communication: Use limitation and restriction to describe the boundaries of a project or initiative.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Limitation refers to a constraint that prevents something from being done or achieved, while restriction refers to a rule or regulation that limits or controls what can be done. Use these words in academic writing, legal writing, and business communication to describe the boundaries, constraints, and limitations of a project or initiative.
