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constraint

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈstreɪnt/

Forms: constraints

constraint means: Something that limits what you can do.

noun

LIMITB2

Something that limits what you can do.

  • Money is our biggest constraint.
  • We finished despite severe time constraints.
  • What constraints affect your plans?

How to use it: constraint on something (Limited space is a constraint on expansion.)

Similar words: limit, restriction

Common phrases: time constraint, budget constraint, constraint on something

FORCED ACTIONC2

Strong pressure that forces someone to act against their wishes.

  • She acted under constraint.
  • Their consent was obtained through constraint.
  • He confessed only under severe constraint.

How to use it: under constraint (He signed the agreement under constraint.)

Similar words: compulsion, coercion

Common phrases: under constraint, severe constraint

Questions about constraint

What does constraint mean?

Something that limits what you can do.

What is constraint in other languages?

Türkçe: kısıtlama · Español: limitación · Français: contrainte · Deutsch: Beschränkung · Italiano: limite · 日本語: 制約

How do you pronounce constraint?

It is pronounced /kənˈstreɪnt/.

How do you use constraint in a sentence?

Money is our biggest constraint. We finished despite severe time constraints.

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