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- [kuh n-streynt]
- /kənˈstreɪnt/
- /kənˈstreɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-streynt]
- /kənˈstreɪnt/
Definitions of constraint word
- countable noun constraint A constraint is something that limits or controls what you can do. 3
- uncountable noun constraint Constraint is control over the way you behave which prevents you from doing what you want to do. 3
- noun constraint compulsion, force, or restraint 3
- noun constraint repression or control of natural feelings or impulses 3
- noun constraint a forced unnatural manner; inhibition 3
- noun constraint something that serves to constrain; restrictive condition 3
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Origin of constraint
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English constreinte < Middle French, noun use of feminine past participle of constreindre; see constrain
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Parts of speech for Constraint
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constraint popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for constraint
noun constraint
- restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
- pressure — the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it: the pressure of earth against a wall.
- motive — something that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc.; incentive.
- necessity — something necessary or indispensable: food, shelter, and other necessities of life.
- driving — noting or pertaining to a part of a machine or vehicle used for its propulsion.
Antonyms for constraint
noun constraint
- deterrent — A deterrent is something that prevents people from doing something by making them afraid of what will happen to them if they do it.
- hindrance — an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.
- liberty — freedom from arbitrary or despotic government or control.
- permission — authorization granted to do something; formal consent: to ask permission to leave the room.
- discouragement — an act or instance of discouraging.
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