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Definition of Constraint
1. Noun. The state of being physically constrained. "Dogs should be kept under restraint"
Exact synonyms: Restraint
Generic synonyms: Confinement
Specialized synonyms: Cage
Derivative terms: Restrain
Generic synonyms: Confinement
Specialized synonyms: Cage
Derivative terms: Restrain
2. Noun. A device that retards something's motion. "The car did not have proper restraints fitted"
Exact synonyms: Restraint
Specialized synonyms: Air Bag, Airbrake, Dive Brake, Arrester, Arrester Hook, Band, Brake, Brake, Brake Pad, Brake Shoe, Shoe, Skid, Catch, Stop, Chain, Fastener, Fastening, Fixing, Holdfast, Gag, Muzzle, Lead, Leash, Tether, Ignition Lock, Lock, Muzzle, Life Belt, Safety Belt, Safety Harness, Drogue, Sea Anchor, Bond, Hamper, Shackle, Trammel, Trammel
Generic synonyms: Device
Specialized synonyms: Air Bag, Airbrake, Dive Brake, Arrester, Arrester Hook, Band, Brake, Brake, Brake Pad, Brake Shoe, Shoe, Skid, Catch, Stop, Chain, Fastener, Fastening, Fixing, Holdfast, Gag, Muzzle, Lead, Leash, Tether, Ignition Lock, Lock, Muzzle, Life Belt, Safety Belt, Safety Harness, Drogue, Sea Anchor, Bond, Hamper, Shackle, Trammel, Trammel
Generic synonyms: Device
3. Noun. The act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others.
Definition of Constraint
1. n. The act of constraining, or the state of being constrained; that which compels to, or restrains from, action; compulsion; restraint; necessity.
Definition of Constraint
1. Noun. Something that constrains. ¹
2. Noun. (mathematics) A condition that a solution to an optimization problem must satisfy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Constraint
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