constringe

[ kuhn-strinj ]

verb (used with object)

, con·stringed, con·string·ing.

1. to constrict; compress; cause to contract.

constringe

/ kənˈstrɪndʒ /

verb

1. rare.
   tr to shrink or contract

Derived Forms

• conˈstringency, noun
• conˈstringent, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of constringe¹

1595–1605; < Latin constringere to draw tight, tie up, equivalent to con- con- + stringere to draw; constrict

Word History and Origins

Origin of constringe¹

C17: from Latin constringere to bind together; see constrain