constraints

noun

Something that constrains; a restriction.

An irresistible force or compulsion.

The repression of one's feelings.

(mathematics) A condition that a solution to an optimization problem must satisfy.

(databases) A linkage or other restriction that maintains database integrity.

Roots

stringostraint- · Latin · draw tight, bind

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Where does constraints come from?

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