constriction

Meanings

• verb

  The act of constricting or narrowing, as by pressing together or contracting; compression or constraint.

• noun

  A condition of narrowing or constriction, as of a blood vessel or a muscle.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with constriction
thrison , prism , trison , mison , vision

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Homonyms

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1. Construction (en) : The act of constructing or building something.
   

2. Constable (en) : A law enforcement officer.
   

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Homophones

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1. Construction (en) : The act of constructing or building something.
   

2. Constable (en) : A law enforcement officer.
   

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Variants

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constriction , constrictions

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Forms

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constricts, constricted, constricting

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. The human body has over 60,000 miles of blood vessels.

2. The smallest blood vessels are called capillaries, and they are only one cell thick.

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Related Concepts

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1. Blood vessel: A type of vessel that carries blood throughout the body.

2. Muscle: A type of tissue that contracts to produce movement or maintain posture.

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Culture

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In literature, 'constriction' has been used to describe the emotional and psychological effects of trauma or stress on individuals. In art, it can symbolize the restrictive nature of societal norms or the confines of one's own mind.

How to Memorize "constriction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rubber band being pulled tightly, causing it to constrict or narrow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'constrict' with the idea of something being narrowed or compressed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Can Narrow Tightly' to remember the definition of constrict.

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