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Constrained vs Constrictive - What's the difference?

constrained | constrictive |

As adjectives the difference between constrained and constrictive

is that constrained is within close bounds; confined while constrictive is that constricts, or is accompanied by constriction.

As a verb constrained

is (constrain).

constrained

English

Verb

(head)
  • (constrain)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • within close bounds; confined.

    • Derived terms

    * constrainedly * constrainedness

    constrictive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That constricts, or is accompanied by constriction

    • Derived terms

    * constrictive pericarditis