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- DictionaryCon·strain/kənˈstrān/
verb
- 1. compel or force (someone) to follow a particular course of action: "children are constrained to work in the way the book dictates"
noun. the state of being physically constrained. synonyms: restraint. see more. noun. the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others. see more. noun. a device that impede's something's motion. synonyms: restraint. see more. Pronunciation. US. /kənˈstreɪnt/ UK. /kənˈstreɪnt/ Cite this entry. Style:
Definition of constrain. 1. as in to compel. to cause (a person) to give in to pressure constrained by conscience to tell only the truth. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. compel. coerce. force. obligate. oblige. drive. impel. pressure. impress. intimidate. make. muscle. press. blackmail. threaten. bully. sandbag.
adjective. /kənˈstreɪnd/ (formal) not natural; forced or with too much control. constrained emotions. He seemed to be behaving in a strange and constrained manner. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.
adjective. uk / kənˈstreɪnd / us / kənˈstreɪnd / constrained to do something. Add to word list. forced to do something against your will: Don't feel constrained to do what he says - he has no authority. See more. Constrained behaviour is forced and unnatural: a constrained voice / manner. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
CONSTRAINT meaning: 1. something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits: 2. unnatural…. Learn more.
2 days ago · A constraint is something that limits or controls what you can do. Their decision to abandon the trip was made because of financial constraints. Synonyms: restriction, limitation, curb, rein More Synonyms of constraint. 2. uncountable noun. Constraint is control over the way you behave which prevents you from doing what you want to do.
2 days ago · In this paper, a 2D isogeometric formulation of the material distribution for structural topology optimization considering minimum weight and local stress constraints using the overweight approach is proposed. The aim of this isogeometric formulation is to provide solutions with high spatial definition using a lower number of design variables in comparison with the formulations previously ...
