Cool MateMeaning of Constraint
a thing that limits something, or limits your freedom to do something
In simple words: A limit or restriction that controls what you can do.
Constraint in a sentence
- **constraints of time/money/space**
- **financial/economic/legal/political constraints**
- This decision will impose serious constraints on all schools.
- The government has placed tight constraints on spending this year.
- There are major financial constraints on all schools.
- We have to work within severe constraints.
- We are severely limited by legal and political constraints.
- At last we could relax and talk without constraint.
How to use Constraint
Used in various contexts, such as legal, academic, or everyday situations to refer to limits. Generally neutral, but can be seen as formal in legal contexts.
Grammar pattern
constraint + on/upon + object
Memory hint
Think of 'constrained' like being held back; imagine a rubber band being stretched to its limit.
Related words
Collocations with Constraint
Synonyms for Constraint
Opposites of Constraint
Common mistakes with Constraint
- Confusing with 'consistency' due to similar sounds.
- Using 'constraint' as a verb; it is only a noun.
- Mixing up singular and plural forms, forgetting that 'constraints' refers to multiple limits.
Constraint appears in
Constraint in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قيد,حد
حد أو تقييد يتحكم فيما يمكنك فعله.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সীমাবদ্ধতা
এমন একটি সীমা বা বিধিনিষেধ যা আপনার কাজকে নিয়ন্ত্রণ করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Einschränkung, Beschränkung
Eine Grenze oder Einschränkung, die kontrolliert, was du tun kannst.
- SpanishEspañol
Restricción, Limitación
Un límite o restricción que controla lo que puedes hacer.
- Persianفارسی
محدودیت
یک محدودیت یا قید که کنترل میکند چه کاری میتوانید انجام دهید.
- FrenchFrançais
Contrainte
Une limite ou une restriction qui contrôle ce que vous pouvez faire.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बाधा
एक सीमा या प्रतिबंध जो नियंत्रित करता है कि आप क्या कर सकते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Vincolo, limitazione
Un limite o una restrizione che controlla ciò che puoi fare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Restrição, Limitação
Um limite ou restrição que controla o que você pode fazer.
- RussianРусский
Ограничение
Лимит или ограничение, которое контролирует то, что вы можете делать.
- Urduاردو
حد، قید، پابندی
ایک حد یا پابندی جو آپ کے کرنے کے کام کو کنٹرول کرتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
限制
限制或约束你行为的界限。
More words like Constraint
- Restriction
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Constraint
What does Constraint mean?
A limit or restriction that controls what you can do.
What is the definition of Constraint?
a thing that limits something, or limits your freedom to do something
How do you use Constraint in a sentence?
**constraints of time/money/space**
Can you give another example of Constraint?
**financial/economic/legal/political constraints**
What are synonyms for Constraint?
Common alternatives include restriction.
What is the opposite of Constraint?
Opposite meanings include freedom, liberty, independence.
What words go with Constraint?
It commonly pairs with important, major, severe, impose, place, put, within a/the constraint, without constraint, constraint on.
What are common mistakes when using Constraint?
Confusing with 'consistency' due to similar sounds. Using 'constraint' as a verb; it is only a noun. Mixing up singular and plural forms, forgetting that 'constraints' refers to multiple limits.
How do you pronounce Constraint?
US: /["/kənˈstreɪnt/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈstreɪnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Constraint?
Used in various contexts, such as legal, academic, or everyday situations to refer to limits. Generally neutral, but can be seen as formal in legal contexts.
What CEFR level is Constraint?
"Constraint" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.