Constricted

Pronunciation: /kənˈstrɪktɪd/

Definitions of constricted

adjective Constricted is an adjective that describes something that is restricted or narrowed in size or extent.

Example Sentences

A1 The cat squeezed through the constricted opening in the fence.

A2 Her constricted budget meant she had to be careful with her spending.

B1 The constricted road caused traffic to come to a standstill.

B2 The constricted rules of the game made it challenging for new players to understand.

C1 The constricted timeline for the project forced the team to work overtime.

C2 The constricted regulations made it difficult for the company to expand into new markets.

Examples of constricted in a Sentence

formal The constricted blood vessels caused his hands to feel cold.

informal She felt constricted in her tight dress.

slang I can't breathe, this room is so constricted!

figurative His constricted view on the world limited his opportunities.

Grammatical Forms of constricted

• past tense: constricted
• plural: constricts
• comparative: more constricted
• superlative: most constricted
• present tense: constrict
• future tense: will constrict
• perfect tense: has constricted
• continuous tense: is constricting
• singular: constrict
• positive degree: constricted
• infinitive: to constrict
• gerund: constricting
• participle: constricted

Origin and Evolution of constricted

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'constricted' originated from the Latin word 'constringere', which means to draw together or bind tightly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'constricted' has retained its original meaning of being tightly bound or restricted, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a feeling of being limited or restricted in various contexts.