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noun
- 1. a limitation or restriction: "time constraints make it impossible to do everything" Similar
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CONSTRAINT definition: 1. something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits: 2. unnatural…. Learn more.
How to use constraint in a sentence. the act of constraining; the state of being checked, restricted, or compelled to avoid or perform some action… See the full definition
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.
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.
to limit someone's freedom, or to limit the way something develops or grows: Rising energy costs are constraining consumer and business spending. (Definition of constrain from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of constrain. constrain.
A constraint is something that limits or controls what you can do. Their decision to abandon the trip was made because of financial constraints. Water shortages in the area will be the main constraint on development. [ Also + on] Synonyms: restriction, limitation, curb, rein More Synonyms of constraint. 2. uncountable noun.
Definition of constraint noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
