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constraint - Dictionary definition and meaning for constraint

CONSTRAINT

(noun) the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
He was forced to face the constraints of family life. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a device that retards something's motion
"the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
synonyms : restraint
(noun) the state of being physically constrained
"dogs should be kept under restraint"
synonyms : restraint

Mnemonics for constraint

(Tag: ) in constrain - strain. You will get strained if you are forced to do something over and over again.
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(Tag: ) When you are in constraint, you are CONStantly STRAINed by one factor or the other.
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Origin

Via Old French constraindre < Latin constringere "bind tightly together" < stringere "draw tight"] added by bimal03

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