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    constraint
    /kənˈstreɪnt/

    noun

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  2. CONSTRAINT definition: 1. something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits: 2. unnatural…. Learn more.

    • English (US)

      CONSTRAINT meaning: 1. something that controls what you do...

    • Simplified

      CONSTRAINT translate: 限制;束缚;约束, 拘束;局促. Learn more in the...

    • Traditional

      CONSTRAINT translate: 限制;束縛;約束, 拘束;局促. Learn more in the...

  3. Learn the meaning of constraint as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Constraint can mean the act of constraining, the state of being constrained, or a constraining condition or force.

  4. Constrain means to control and limit something or someone. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms and related words.

  5. noun. compulsion, force, or restraint. repression or control of natural feelings or impulses. a forced unnatural manner; inhibition. something that serves to constrain; restrictive condition. social constraints kept him silent. linguistics any very general restriction on a sentence formation rule.

  6. A constraint is a limit or restriction. Hopefully your school won't cut the sports or music programs due to budget constraints ! You might notice that constraint is similar to the verb constrict , as in boa constrictor.

  7. A constraint is a thing that limits something, or limits your freedom to do something. Learn more about the word origin, usage notes, and collocations of constraint with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.

  8. constraint (somewhat formal) a fact or decision that limits what you can do: The agency is operating under severe budget constraints. restraint ( somewhat formal ) a decision, a rule, an idea, etc. that limits what you can do; the act of limiting something because it is necessary or sensible to do so: The new law has imposed restraints on ...