constrain

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/kənˈstɹeɪn/ English

Definitions

verb

To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
To keep within close bounds; to confine.
To reduce a result in response to limited resources.

Related words

Synonyms

tighten up tighten restrain encumber cumber stiffen compel coerce oblige interfere impel force inhibit prevent undermine preclude

Associated

graviton anisotropy cosmological neutrino bao constrained constraint cosmology predictive constraints deformation parameters

Rhymes

ascertain disdain sustain inane mundane strain attain profane plain bane

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