CEFR C2 — Proficiency

Constraint

Definition

(formal) A limitation or restriction, especially one imposed by external circumstances or by the nature of a situation; a factor that restricts or limits something. Often used in academic, technical, or philosophical contexts to denote a boundary condition or a structural limitation.

Example Sentences

1The primary constraint on the development of the new technology was the lack of funding.

2Does the constraint of limited resources necessarily lead to a decrease in innovation?

3The mathematical model was designed to operate within the constraint of a closed system.

4The researchers had to work within the constraint of a very tight deadline to complete the project.

5There is an inherent constraint on the growth of any system that relies heavily on finite resources.

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