constrict

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (something) narrower or tighter by contracting it.

  - "The snake constricts its prey before swallowing it."
  - "The tourniquet was applied to constrict the bleeding limb."

• Verb

  To restrict or limit (something) in some way.

  - "The new law constricts businesses' ability to operate freely."
  - "The budget constricts our spending on entertainment."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈstɹɪkt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with constrict
distract , connect , correct

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Variants

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constrict , constricted , constricting , constrictive , constricts

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Forms

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constricted, constricting, constrictedly

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'constringere', 'to bind together'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'constrict' is often used in medical contexts to describe the narrowing of blood vessels or the tightening of muscles.

2. In botany, a constricted ring is a narrowing of the stem or leaf sheath, often used to identify plant species.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contraction: A shortening of a muscle or group of muscles, causing a decrease in size or length.

2. Restriction: A limitation or prohibition on the use or access of something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'constrict' has been used metaphorically to describe emotional or mental states, such as anxiety or stress.

How to Memorize "constrict"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a snake constricting its prey before swallowing it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'constrict' with the idea of something being made narrower or tighter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin origin of the word: 'constringere' meaning 'to bind together'.

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