constrain — to force someone to do something or to limit their freedom of action
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to force someone to do something or to limit their freedom of action
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈstreɪn/
Example Sentences
- My mom's strict diet plan constrains me from eating pizza for breakfast.
- Financial constraints prevented the company from hiring new employees.
- Social media algorithms constrain what information we see.
constrain
VERB[/kənˈstreɪn/]
to force someone to do something or to limit their freedom of action
The tight rope constrains the dog from running freely.
Rules constrain the brain when ideas try to train.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'constraindre', derived from Latin 'constringere', combining 'com-' (together) and 'stringere' (to bind or draw tight). The word entered English in the 13th century with the meaning of binding or restricting.
Breakdown
con- (together) + strain (from Latin stringere, to bind) = constrain (to bind together, restrict, or force)
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📝Examples
“My mom's strict diet plan constrains me from eating pizza for breakfast.”
“Financial constraints prevented the company from hiring new employees.”
“Social media algorithms constrain what information we see.”
“The tiny airplane seat constrained my tall friend like a human pretzel.”
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