constriction Synonyms & Antonyms
/kənˈstɹɪk.ʃən/
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Constriction as a Noun
1
The act of constricting, the state of being constricted, or something that constricts.
2
A narrow part of something; a stricture.
3
A compression.
Constriction in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
constriction (countable and uncountable, plural constrictions)
Words That Rhyme With Constriction
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Origin of Constriction
Borrowed from Late Latin constrictio, constrictionis, from Latin constringo.
Constriction in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kənˈstɹɪk.ʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Meaning | The act of constricting, the state of being constricted, or something that constricts |
| Plural | constrictions |
How Do You Say Constriction?
Constriction is pronounced //kənˈstɹɪk.ʃən// and has 1 syllable.