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constraining Synonyms & Antonyms

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Constraining as an Adjective

1

That constrains.

Constraining as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of constrain

2

To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

3

To keep within close bounds; to confine.

4

To reduce a result in response to limited resources.

Constraining as a Noun

1

The act by which something is constrained.

Word Forms & Grammar

constraining (comparative more constraining, superlative most constraining)

constraining

constraining (countable and uncountable, plural constrainings)

Words That Rhyme With Constraining

Constraining: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, verb, noun
MeaningThat constrains
Pluralconstrainings
Comparative / superlativemore constraining, most constraining

Common Questions About Constraining

Is constraining an adjective or a verb?

Constraining is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.

What is the plural of constraining?

The plural of constraining is constrainings.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of constraining?

The comparative form is more constraining and the superlative form is most constraining.