Constrain Definition

kən-strān
constrained, constraining, constrains
verb
constrained, constraining, constrains
To keep within certain limits; confine or limit.
American Heritage
To force into, or hold in, close bounds; confine.
Webster's New World
To hold back by force; restrain.
Webster's New World
To force; compel; oblige.
He was constrained to agree.
Webster's New World
To produce in a forced or inhibited manner.
American Heritage
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Origin of Constrain

  • Middle English constreinen from Old French constraindre constraign- from Latin cōnstringere to restrain, compress com- com- stringere to bind, press together streig- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Middle French constraindre, ultimately from Latin constringō. Compare French contraindre.

    From Wiktionary

Constrain Sentence Examples

  • Loose fitting sleepwear is the most comfortable since it does not bind or constrain.

  • Don't constrain yourself by thinking that a limousine is the only acceptable choice.

  • This method can constrain the layout tho and isn't the most visually appealing as it can look quite bitty.

  • But the priest belongs to the realm of religion proper, which involves a relation of dependence on the superior power, whereas the asipu belongs to the realm of magic, which is coercive and seeks " to constrain the hostile power to give way " (Lagrange).

  • On the other hand, if you are always warm and kicking off your covers, look for loose fitting, lightweight cotton nighties that do not constrain or bind.

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Words Starting With

CCOCON

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NINAIN

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