constraint
Meanings
Plural: constraints
Noun
- the state of being physically constrained
- a device that retards something's motion
- the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
- Something that constrains; a restriction.
- An irresistible force or compulsion.
- The repression of one's feelings.
- A condition that a solution to an optimization problem must satisfy.
- A linkage or other restriction that maintains database integrity.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English constreynt, constreynte, from Old French constreinte, past participle of constreindre (“to constrain”), from Latin cōnstringō (corresponding to the past participle cōnstrictus).
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 12
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Words With Friends Score: 15
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