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constraint

/kənˈstɹeɪnt/

Meanings
noun
Something that constrains; a restriction.

Examples :

"The new school rules are a constraint on how much time students can spend playing outside. "
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condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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restriction noun

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/

The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

"The school's new restriction on cell phone use during class improved student focus. "

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prevented verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪd/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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irresistible adjective

/ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbl̩/

Impossile to resist.

"The smell of freshly baked cookies was irresistible; everyone in the kitchen rushed to the counter. "

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compulsion noun

/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

"During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke."

Illustration repression

repression noun

/rɪˈprɛʃən/

The act of repressing; state of being repressed.

"History shows that when governments fear the truth and increase repression, their days are limited."

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constrains verb

/kənˈstreɪnz/ /kənˈstɹeɪnz/

To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

"The heavy backpack constrains my movement, making it hard to walk quickly. "

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optimization noun

/ˌɑːptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

The design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense.

"The software update focused on optimization of battery life, so phones could last longer on a single charge. "

Illustration constraints

constraints noun

/kənˈstɹeɪnts/

Something that constrains; a restriction.

"Due to time constraints, I couldn't finish all the questions on the test. "

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expressing verb

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛsɪŋ/

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."

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emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"