constrictions

con·stric·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-strik-shuh n]
- /kənˈstrɪk ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-strik-shuh n]
- /kənˈstrɪk ʃən/

Definitions of constrictions word

noun constrictions the act of constricting. 1
noun constrictions the state of being constricted; tightness or inward pressure. 1
noun constrictions a constricted part. 1
noun constrictions something that constricts. 1
noun constrictions Phonetics. an articulated narrowing of the vocal tract that in consonants audibly obstructs the flow of air and in vowels defines an interconnection between or among resonance cavities. Compare closure (def 6). 1
noun constrictions Plural form of constriction. 1

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Origin of constrictions

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin constrīctiōn- (stem of constrīctiō), equivalent to Latin constrīct(us) (see constrict) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Constrictions

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Constrictions

constrictions popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

constrictions usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for constrictions

noun constrictions

constraints — limitation or restriction.
limitations — a limiting condition; restrictive weakness; lack of capacity; inability or handicap: He knows his limitations as a writer.
conditions — external or existing circumstances
checks — Plural form of check.

All 4 Synonyms of constrictions

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