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constraining

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /kənˈstreɪn/
    • /kənˈstreɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /kənˈstreɪn/

Definition of constraining word

  • noun constraining Present participle of constrain. 1

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Parts of speech for Constraining

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

constraining popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

constraining usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for constraining

adjective constraining

  • pressing — urgent; demanding immediate attention: a pressing need.
  • forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
  • take over — the act of taking.
  • repressive — tending or serving to repress: repressive laws.
  • puncher — a thrusting blow, especially with the fist.

Top questions with constraining

  • what is constraining?

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