constrict

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.3.4 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

• From Latin prefix con-, "with", + strictus, past participle of stringere.

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪkt

[edit] Verb

to constrict (third-person singular simple present constricts, present participle constricting, simple past and past participle constricted)

1. To narrow, especially by applying pressure.

[edit] Derived terms

• constriction

[edit] Related terms

• restrict
• strict

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• constrain