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Definition of constrained - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
limited freedomrestricted in scope or extent
- His movements were constrained by the tight space..
2.
behaviorforced or compelled to act in a certain way
- He felt constrained to agree with the decision.
3.
unnaturalRare lacking naturalness or spontaneityRare
- His constrained smile revealed his discomfort.
Expressions with constrained
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restricted in ability to take action
He was constrained to act within the limits of the law.
Origin of constrained
Latin, constringere (to bind together)
Terms with constrained included in their meaning
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powerless constrained
unable to act or help because of rules or limits
constraint
state of lacking freedom or being constrained
independence
person acting independently, not constrained by others
mathematics
method for solving both constrained and unconstrained optimization problems
growth model
S-shaped curve representing growth constrained by limiting factors
mathematics
constrained by maximum throughput in a network
psychology
feeling trapped or constrained by circumstances
limited freedom
constrained or confined in scope or freedom
constrained
unable to act freely
situation
bit tense or constrained
authenticity
natural manner not consciously constrained
chess
no longer constrained by a pin
Examples of constrained in a sentence
Her creativity felt constrained by the strict guidelines. Her constrained laughter revealed her discomfort. The constrained environment stifled creativity. Her constrained laughter made everyone uneasy. The actor's constrained performance lacked emotion.
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- French:contraint, obligé, ...
- German:eingeschränkt, gezwungen, ...
- Italian:ristretto, costretto, ...
- Spanish:limitado, obligado, ...
- Portuguese:restrito, obrigado, ...
- Chinese:受限, 被迫的, ...
- Japanese:制約された, 強いられた, ...
- Arabic:مُقَيَّد, مُكَبَّل, ...
- Hebrew:מֻוגְבָּל, אָנוּס, ...
- Russian:стеснённый, вынужденный, ...
- Ukrainian:обмежений, змушений, ...
- Hindi:सीमित, बाध्य, ...
Definition of constrain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
restrictlimit the freedom or development of something
- The budget constraints the project's scope.
2.
controlcompel or force someone to follow a particular course of action
- The contract may constrain you to work more hours..
3.
limit resourcesreduce possibilities due to limited resources
- The lack of funds constrains our options.
Origin of constrain
Latin, con (together) + stringere (to bind)
Examples of constrain in a sentence
The design was constrained by the lack of materials. Financial difficulties constrain him to take the job. The rules constrain us to act quickly. Budget cuts constrain the project's progress. Limited staff constrains our ability to expand.
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- French:limiter, forcer, ...
- German:beschränken, zwingen, ...
- Italian:limitare, obbligare, ...
- Spanish:limitar, forzar, ...
- Portuguese:limitar, obrigar, ...
- Chinese:限制, 强迫, ...
- Japanese:制限する, 強いる, ...
- Arabic:قَيَّدَ, أَجْبَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַגְבִּיל, לְהַכְרִיחַ, ...
- Russian:ограничивать, заставлять, ...
- Ukrainian:обмежувати, примушувати, ...
- Hindi:सीमित करना, मजबूर करना, ...
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