What is the difference between constraint and restraint?
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Something that constrains.
(mathematics) A condition that a solution to an optimization problem must satisfy.
A restriction.
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
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Restraint is a related term of constraint.
As nouns the difference between constraint and restraint
is that constraint is something that constrains while restraint is something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.constraint
English
(wikipedia constraint)Noun
(en noun)Derived terms
* constraint satisfactionrestraint
English
(wikipedia restraint)Noun
- Make sure all the restraints are tight.
- Try to exercise restraint when talking to your boss.
Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
- City will feel nonplussed when they review the tape and Pellegrini had to summon all his restraint in the post-match interviews.