constraint

English

/kənˈstɹeɪnt/

noun
Definitions
  • Something that constrains; a restriction.
  • An irresistible force or compulsion.
  • The repression of one's feelings.
  • (mathematics) A condition that a solution to an optimization problem must satisfy.
  • (databases) A linkage or other restriction that maintains database integrity.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English constreynt derived from Old French constreinte derived from Latin cōnstringō (I bind).

Origin

Latin

cōnstringō

Gloss

I bind

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