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View usage for: (kənstrɪkʃən) Word forms: plural constrictions1. countable noun [usually plural]Constrictions are rules or factors which limit what you can do and prevent you from doing what you want to do. I hated the constrictions of school. [+ of] 2. See also constrict constriction in British English (kənˈstrɪkʃən) noun1. a feeling of tightness in some part of the body, such as the chest 2. the act of constricting or condition of being constricted 3. something that is constricted 4. genetics a localized narrow region of a chromosome, esp at the centromere Derived forms constrictive (conˈstrictive) adjective constrictively (conˈstrictively) adverb constrictiveness (conˈstrictiveness) noun constriction in American English (kənˈstrɪkʃən) noun1. a constricting or being constricted; contraction or restriction 2. a feeling of tightness or pressure, as in the chest 3. something that constricts Word origin ME constriccioun < L constrictioExamples of 'constriction' in a sentenceconstriction Definition a narrowing Smoking tobacco products causes constriction of the arteries. Synonyms tightness narrowing reduction squeezing cramp blockage stenosis (pathology) impediment Additional synonymsDefinition the act of compressing The compression of the wood is easily achieved. Synonyms squeezing, pressing, crushing, consolidation, condensation, constrictionDefinition something that limits a person's freedom of action Their decision to abandon the trip was made because of financial constraints. Synonyms restriction, limitation, curb, rein, deterrent, hindrance, damper, checkDefinition a restriction or controlling of quantity, quality, or achievement There is to be no limitation on the number of opposition parties. Synonyms restriction, control, check, block, curb, restraint, constraint, obstruction, impedimentNearby words ofconstriction - constrained
- constraint
- constrict
- constriction
- construct
- construction
- constructive
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