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Meaning of constriction
The primary meaning of the word "constriction" is the act or process of making something narrower or tighter.
Etymology of constriction
The word "constriction" comes from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "stringere" (meaning "to draw tight"), with the suffix "-ion" added to form a noun.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making something narrower or tighter.
Synonyms
narrowing
tightening
squeezing
compression
constriction
restriction
limitation
constraint
squeezing
shrinkage
reduction
diminution
curtailment
abridgment
compression
compaction
condensation
consolidation
contraction
stricture
coarctation
occlusion
impediment
hindrance
obstruction
blockage
closure
stoppage
strangulation
throttling
asphyxiation
Definitions
- The act or process of making something narrower or tighter, especially by encircling or compressing it.
- * A feeling of tightness or pressure, especially in the chest or throat.
- * A narrow part of a passage, tube, or opening that restricts the flow of something.
Usage Examples
- The constriction of the blood vessels caused a significant decrease in blood flow to the affected area.
- * The snake's constriction around its prey was so tight that it eventually suffocated.
- * The patient experienced a constriction in her chest, making it difficult to breathe.