constrained — restricted or limited by rules, circumstances, or lack of freedom
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: restricted or limited by rules, circumstances, or lack of freedom
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈstreɪnd/
Example Sentences
- The comedian felt constrained by the family-friendly audience and couldn't tell his best jokes.
- Students are constrained by the dress code policy at school.
- My dance moves are constrained when I wear my tight skinny jeans.
constrained
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈstreɪnd/]
restricted or limited by rules, circumstances, or lack of freedom
restricted or limited by rules, circumstances, or lack of freedom
Once trained and free, now constrained and strained!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin constringere, meaning 'to bind together' or 'to compress.' The word entered English through Middle French, eventually evolving into the modern English verb constrain and its past participle form constrained.
Breakdown
con- (together) + stringere (to bind/tighten) → constrain (to restrict or compel) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action or adjective form).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The comedian felt constrained by the family-friendly audience and couldn't tell his best jokes.”
“Students are constrained by the dress code policy at school.”
“My dance moves are constrained when I wear my tight skinny jeans.”
“The project team was constrained by limited resources and tight deadlines.”
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