constraint — a limitation or restriction that controls or limits something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a limitation or restriction that controls or limits something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈstreɪnt/
Korean meaning: 제약, 제한, 구속
Korean pronunciation: 컨**스트**레인트
Example Sentences
- The chef worked miracles despite the constraint of only having three ingredients.
- My diet constraints went out the window when I saw the chocolate cake.
- Space constraints in our tiny apartment make it impossible to adopt a pet elephant.
constraint
NOUN//kənˈstreɪnt//
a limitation or restriction that controls or limits something
Safety barriers constraint the worker from reaching their tools
Break the restraint, let creativity paint!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'constraindre', derived from Latin 'constringere' meaning 'to bind together' or 'to compress', composed of 'com-' (together) and 'stringere' (to bind or draw tight).
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📝Examples
“The chef worked miracles despite the constraint of only having three ingredients.”
“My diet constraints went out the window when I saw the chocolate cake.”
“Space constraints in our tiny apartment make it impossible to adopt a pet elephant.”
“The new environmental constraints will force companies to innovate.”
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