Constraint Meaning
/kənˈstɹeɪnt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounSomething that constrains; a restriction.
nounAn irresistible force or compulsion.
Sentence Examples
I think I've showed considerable constraint under the circumstances.
The cost of electricity is a chief constraint for Senegal's development.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The main ____ on our project is a lack of available funding.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I think I've showed considerable ____ under the circumstances.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English constreynt, constreynte, from Old French constreinte, past participle of constreindre (“to constrain”), from Latin cōnstringō (corresponding to the past participle cōnstrictus).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Today’s electricity demand (65 EJ/a) is well covered by the range, but constraints may occur in the long run locally. Amongst large countries, Nigeria and India may need imports to meet electricity demand."
— 2015, Quantifying a realistic:
"Although his blood so rose against this man, and his wrath so stirred within him, that he could have struck him dead, he put such fierce constraint upon himself that he passed him without a word or look. Yes, and he would have gone on, and not turned, though to resist the Devil who poured such hot temptation in his brain, required an effort scarcely to be achieved, if this man had not himself summoned him to stop"
— 1841 February–November, Charles Dickens, “Barnaby Rudge. (please specify the chapter number)”, in Master Humphrey’s Clock, London: Chapman & Hall, […], →OCLC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The main ____ on our project is a lack of available funding.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I think I've showed considerable ____ under the circumstances.