credit-constraining
|cred-it-con-strain-ing|
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/ˈkrɛdɪt kənˈstreɪnɪŋ/
(credit-constrain)
limiting credit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'credit-constraining' originates from the combination of 'credit' and 'constrain', where 'credit' refers to the ability to borrow money and 'constrain' means to limit or restrict.
Historical Evolution
'credit' and 'constrain' were combined in modern English to form 'credit-constraining', reflecting the concept of limiting credit availability.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'credit' and 'constrain' had separate meanings, but together they evolved to describe the act of limiting credit.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
limiting or restricting the availability of credit.
The bank's new policy is credit-constraining for small businesses.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 20:43