constrained

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English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kənˈstɹeɪnd/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪnd

Verb

constrained

  1. simple past and past participle of constrain

Adjective

constrained (comparative more constrained, superlative most constrained)

  1. Kept within close bounds; confined.
  2. Forced; compelled.

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