Word Explorer

Constraint

/kənˈstɹeɪnt/

Something that constrains; a restriction.

📖 Definitions of "Constraint"

noun
  1. 1

    Something that constrains; a restriction.

  2. 2

    An irresistible force or compulsion.

  3. 3

    The repression of one's feelings.

  4. 4

    A condition that a solution to an optimization problem must satisfy.

🔄 Synonyms of "Constraint"

1 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
restraintnoun(uncountable) control or caution; reserve

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Constraint"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

WordDefinition
restraintnoun(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
restrictverbTo restrain within boundaries; to limit; to confine
restrictionnounA regulation or limitation that restricts.
restrictingServing to restrict.
constrainingnounThe act by which something is constrained.
restrictivenessnounThe state of being restrictive.
constrainedKept within close bounds; confined.
restrainingnounThe act by which someone or something is restrained.
restrictivenoun(grammar) A clause that narrows the meaning of a noun or noun phrase.
restrictedLimited within bounds.
limitationnounThe act of limiting or the state of being limited.
limitednoun(rail transport) An express train that only halts at a limited number of stops.
constrictionnounThe act of constricting, the state of being constricted, or something that constricts.
limitnounA restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go.
reductionnounThe act, process, or result of reducing.
curtailmentnounThe act of curtailing.
curtailingnounA cutting short; truncation.
clampdownnounA sudden repressive or punitive restriction or control.
roadblocknoun(figurative) An obstacle or impediment.
tighteningnounThe act or process of making more tight.

Words Strongly Associated with "Constraint"

These words statistically appear in the same text as "constraint" (Google Books Ngrams).

📝 Common Phrases with "Constraint"

Words that come before

Words that come after

🌐 Broader and Narrower Concepts

Translate “Constraint” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.

🔗 Explore Related Words

Home/Dictionary/Constraint