Plural of constraint
regular plural
The plural of constraint is constraints.
Forms of constraint
| Singular | constraint /kənˈstɹeɪnt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | constraints /kənˈstɹeɪnts/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Constraints in a sentence
- Our economic growth model will eventually hit up against hard ecological constraints.From the entry hit up against
- Due to budget constraints, the company had to cut its expenses to the bone.From the entry cut to the bone
- Budgetary constraints led to a scaleback in quality.From the entry scaleback
- Domestic spanking is often endured over the knee (or lap), formal spanking rather applied over a contraption such as a trestle or A-frame, with or without constraints.From the entry spanking
- Within the enabling constraints of law, I sell labour to my employer — nothing more, nothing less.2026 July 19, Paul Abela, “Of course my employers need certain private information — but their questions are getting more uncomfortable…. From the entry all in
Meaning of constraint
- noun Something that constrains; a restriction.
- noun An irresistible force or compulsion.
- noun The repression of one's feelings.
Questions about the plural of constraint
- What is the plural of constraint?
- The plural of constraint is constraints.
- Is constraint countable?
- Constraint is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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