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Restriction vs Constrict - What's the difference?

restriction | constrict |

As a noun restriction

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

As a verb constrict is

to narrow, especially by applying pressure.

restriction

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
  • A regulation or limitation that restricts.

    • Derived terms

    * restriction enzyme

    constrict

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To narrow, especially by applying pressure.

    • Derived terms

    * constriction

    Related terms

    * restrict * strict

    See also

    * constrain