constraining

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of limiting or restricting someone or something.

  - "The teacher was constraining the students from leaving the classroom before the bell rang."
  - "The new policy placed constraints on the company's ability to expand."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with constraining
chaining , raining , paining , gaining

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Variants

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constrain , constrained , constrainedly , constraining , constrains

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Forms

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constrained, constraining, constricted

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'constringere,' meaning 'to draw together,' or 'to bind.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'constraining' is often used in computer programming to refer to a condition that restricts the execution of a program.

2. In mathematics, a constraint is a condition that must be met in order for a solution to be valid.

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Related Concepts

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1. limitations: The act of setting boundaries or restrictions, often used synonymously with constraint.

2. self-imposed constraints: Limiting oneself voluntarily, often as a means of personal growth or artistic expression.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of constraint can be seen as a theme in various works, such as 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne, where the protagonist is constrained by societal norms and her own guilt.

How to Memorize "constraining"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rubber band being stretched and then released to remember the meaning of 'constraining.' The act of stretching the rubber band represents the act of limiting or restricting, while the release represents the removal of that limitation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'constraining' with the idea of a fence or a boundary. Just as a fence keeps things in or out, the word 'constraining' refers to the act of limiting or restricting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Can't Stand It' to remember the meaning of 'constraining.' The 'can't' represents the inability to do something, and 'stand it' represents the restriction or limitation.

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