constraint
noun
limitation or restriction.
constraints
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pluralof constraint.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"The recovery in growth rates, which was already recorded in March, continues despite ongoing external pressure and constraints in certain sectors," said Russia's economy minister Maxim Reshetnikov.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
It did not make any reference to Ukraine's attacks but said it was "taking into account current logistical constraints".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
There are few clear constraints on what SpaceX could offer to acquire Tesla.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Fitch says Middle East producers continue to face shipment constraints and asset-damage risks from the regional conflict, even as it expects the Strait of Hormuz to reopen in the near term.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The ecological constraints on tropical soils are in large part due to the gravitational energy of raindrops.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
