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- [uh-strikt]
- /əˈstrɪkt/
- /astrˈɪkʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-strikt]
- /əˈstrɪkt/
Definitions of astriction word
- verb with object astriction to bind fast; constrain. 1
- verb with object astriction to bind morally or legally. 1
- noun astriction The act of binding; restriction; obligation. 1
- noun astriction (medicine) A contraction of parts by applications; the action of an astringent substance. 0
- noun astriction (Obsolete (No longer in use)) constipation. 0
- noun astriction (Obsolete (No longer in use)) astringency. 0
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Origin of astriction
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; < Latin astrīctus drawn together, bound, tightened (past participle of astringere), equivalent to a- a-5 + strig- (variant stem of stringere to draw) + -tus past participle suffix. See astringe
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Parts of speech for Astriction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
astriction popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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astriction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for astriction
noun astriction
- pressure — the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it: the pressure of earth against a wall.
- stress — importance attached to a thing: to lay stress upon good manners. Synonyms: significance, meaning, emphasis, consequence; weight, value, worth.
- strain — to draw tight or taut, especially to the utmost tension; stretch to the full: to strain a rope.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- rigidity — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
Antonyms for astriction
noun astriction
- relaxation — abatement or relief from bodily or mental work, effort, application, etc.
- slack — not tight, taut, firm, or tense; loose: a slack rope.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- looseness — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
- contentedness — satisfied; content.
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