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constraints

 

[ ˈkɒnstrɪnts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

mathematical

Restrictions or limitations placed on a mathematical problem or situation.

Synonyms

boundaries, limitations, restrictions

Examples of usage

  • The constraints of the optimization problem must be satisfied for the solution to be valid.
  • The algorithm takes into account all the constraints to find the optimal solution.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Something that restricts or limits one's actions or behavior.

Synonyms

limitations, obstacles, restrictions

Examples of usage

  • Financial constraints prevented us from traveling this year.
  • Time constraints forced us to prioritize our tasks.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To restrict or limit something.

Synonyms

limit, restrain, restrict

Examples of usage

  • We need to constrain our spending to stay within budget.
  • She felt constrained by the rules of society.

Translations

Translations of the word "constraints" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restrições

🇮🇳 बाधाएँ

🇩🇪 Beschränkungen

🇮🇩 keterbatasan

🇺🇦 обмеження

🇵🇱 ograniczenia

🇯🇵 制約

🇫🇷 contraintes

🇪🇸 restricciones

🇹🇷 kısıtlamalar

🇰🇷 제약

🇸🇦 قيود

🇨🇿 omezení

🇸🇰 obmedzenia

🇨🇳 限制

🇸🇮 omejitve

🇮🇸 takmarkanir

🇰🇿 шектеулер

🇬🇪 შეზღუდვები

🇦🇿 məhdudiyyətlər

🇲🇽 restricciones

Etymology

The word 'constraints' originates from the Latin word 'constringere', which means 'to bind together'. The concept of constraints has been prevalent in various fields such as mathematics, engineering, and economics, where limitations or restrictions play a crucial role in problem-solving and decision-making processes.

See also: unconstraint.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,001, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.