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constrain

 

[ kənˈstreɪn ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to limit

To constrain means to compel or force someone to follow a particular course of action. It involves imposing restrictions or limitations on someone or something.

Synonyms

limit, restrain, restrict

Examples of usage

  • He felt constrained by the rules of the organization.
  • She was constrained to make a decision under pressure.
Context #2 | Verb

to restrict

To constrain also means to restrict or confine someone or something within certain limits. It can refer to keeping something within bounds or preventing it from exceeding a certain level.

Synonyms

confine, limit, restrain

Examples of usage

  • The budget constraints forced us to cut back on expenses.
  • She felt constrained by the lack of resources.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

In mathematics, a constraint is a condition that a solution must satisfy in order to be valid. It is a limitation or restriction placed on the variables or parameters of a problem.

Synonyms

condition, limitation, restriction

Examples of usage

  • The optimization problem had several constraints that needed to be considered.
  • The constraints of the equation were taken into account in the solution.

Translations

Translations of the word "constrain" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restringir

🇮🇳 सीमित करना

🇩🇪 einschränken

🇮🇩 membatasi

🇺🇦 обмежувати

🇵🇱 ograniczać

🇯🇵 制限する (せいげんする)

🇫🇷 restreindre

🇪🇸 restringir

🇹🇷 sınırlamak

🇰🇷 제한하다

🇸🇦 تقييد

🇨🇿 omezit

🇸🇰 obmedziť

🇨🇳 限制 (xiànzhì)

🇸🇮 omejiti

🇮🇸 takmarka

🇰🇿 шектеу

🇬🇪 შეზღუდვა

🇦🇿 məhdudlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 restringir

Etymology

The word 'constrain' originated from the Latin word 'constringere', which means 'to bind together'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of imposing limits or restrictions. The concept of constraint has been prevalent in various fields, including psychology, mathematics, and engineering, where it is used to describe the limitations or boundaries that influence behavior or outcomes. Understanding constraints is essential in problem-solving and decision-making processes, as they help define the parameters within which solutions can be found.

See also: constrained, constrainedly, constrainer, constraining, constraint, unconstrained.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,705, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.