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Meaning and definition for "constraint" word

[noun] the act of constraining
[noun] a device that stops something from moving; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
[noun] the state of being physically constrained; "dogs should be kept under restraint"
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\Con*straint"\, n. [OF. constrainte, F. constrainte.] The act of constraining, or the state of being constrained; that which compels to, or restrains from, action; compulsion; restraint; necessity. Long imprisonment and hard constraint. --Spenser. Not by constraint, but by my choice, I came. --Dryden. Syn: Compulsion; violence; necessity; urgency. Usage: {Constraint}, {Compulsion}. Constraint implies strong binding force; as, the constraint of necessity; the constraint of fear. Compulsion implies the exertion of some urgent impelling force; as, driven by compulsion. The former prevents us from acting agreeably to our wishes; the latter forces us to act contrary to our will. Compulsion is always produced by some active agent; a constraint may be laid upon us by the forms of civil society, or by other outward circumstances. --Crabb.

Synonyms for constraint

restraint, restraint

See also: air bag | airbrake | arrester | arrester hook | band | bond | brake | brake pads | brake shoe | cage | catch | chain | confinement | device | dive brake | drogue | fastener | fastening | fixing | gag | hamper | holdfast | ignition lock | lead | leash | life belt | lock | muzzle | restriction | safety belt | safety harness | sea anchor | shackle | shoe | stop | swaddling clothes | tether | trammel | trammels |

Related terms: composure, conservatism, cooling down, frostiness, impassivity, impulsion, lockup, mildness, protective tariff, rationing, renouncement, repose, restraint, retirement, retrenchment, self-command, self-mastery, self-restraint, suppression, tariff wall, urgency, withdrawal

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Let's analyse "constraint" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 30% of vowels is 8.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TNIARTSNOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2635 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -.-. --- -. ... - .-. .- .. -. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: constraint: 6 + 1 + 9 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: constraint: 3 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 5 + 2 = 43, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (2) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (2) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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