Constriction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈstɹɪk.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Constriction is a noun meaning The act of constricting, the state of being constricted, or something that constricts.
Meaning
The act of constricting, the state of being constricted, or something that constricts.
More Meanings
- A narrow part of something; a stricture.
- A compression.
Example Sentences
[…] greatest breadth at a point about half way between the constriction and the ends […]
Word Forms
- constrictions
Synonyms for constriction
Depending on context, synonyms include bottleneck.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bottleneck, constraint, restriction, narrowing, contraction, stricture.
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