A2 noun Formell #569 am häufigsten

constraint

/kənˈstreɪnt/

A constraint is a rule or condition that limits what you can do or how something can be done. It is often used to describe factors like time, money, or regulations that restrict a person's freedom or a project's progress.

Beispiele

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1

We have a major time constraint, so we need to finish the meeting in ten minutes.

We have a very limited amount of time, so we must finish soon.

2

The researchers had to work under strict ethical constraints.

The scientists were forced to follow very specific rules about what is right and wrong.

3

Financial constraints prevented the company from hiring new staff this year.

A lack of money stopped the business from giving jobs to new people.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
constraint
Verb
constrain
Adjektiv
constrained
Verwandt
restraint
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'constrict.' Just as a snake constricts its prey by squeezing it, a constraint 'squeezes' your options and limits your choices.

Schnelles Quiz

Because of a severe budget ________, we cannot afford to buy new computers this month.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: constraint

Beispiele

1

We have a major time constraint, so we need to finish the meeting in ten minutes.

everyday

We have a very limited amount of time, so we must finish soon.

2

The researchers had to work under strict ethical constraints.

academic

The scientists were forced to follow very specific rules about what is right and wrong.

3

Financial constraints prevented the company from hiring new staff this year.

business

A lack of money stopped the business from giving jobs to new people.

4

The law imposes a legal constraint on how much noise you can make at night.

formal

The law sets a limit on the amount of noise allowed during the night.

5

I'd love to travel more, but I have a few constraints at home right now.

informal

I want to travel, but there are things at home stopping me.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
constraint
Verb
constrain
Adjektiv
constrained
Verwandt
restraint

Häufige Kollokationen

time constraint a limit on how much time is available
financial constraint a limit caused by a lack of money
budgetary constraint a limitation based on the set budget
impose a constraint to force a new limit on a situation
work within constraints to do a job while following the necessary rules or limits

Häufige Phrasen

under constraint

being forced to do something against your will

without constraint

acting freely without any limits

resource constraints

limits caused by not having enough materials or people

Wird oft verwechselt mit

constraint vs restraint

Constraint is usually an external limit (like a rule), while restraint is often internal self-control.

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Nutzungshinweise

Constraint is most commonly used in the plural form ('constraints') when talking about the various factors that make a project difficult. It is a formal word often found in business reports and scientific papers.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse the noun 'constraint' with the verb 'constrain'. Remember that you 'face a constraint' (noun) but you 'are constrained by' (verb) something.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'constrict.' Just as a snake constricts its prey by squeezing it, a constraint 'squeezes' your options and limits your choices.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'constringere', which means to bind together or tie tightly.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (plural: constraints) Often used with the preposition 'on' (e.g., constraints on spending) Frequently follows verbs like 'impose', 'place', or 'remove'
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Kultureller Kontext

In modern professional environments, the term 'creative constraints' is often used to describe how having limits can actually help people think more innovatively.

Schnelles Quiz

Because of a severe budget ________, we cannot afford to buy new computers this month.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: constraint

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