time-constrained
|time-con-strained|
B2
/taɪm kənˈstreɪnd/
limited by time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'time-constrained' originates from the combination of 'time' and 'constrain,' where 'constrain' comes from Latin 'constringere,' meaning 'to bind together.'
Historical Evolution
'constringere' transformed into the Old French word 'constraindre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'constrain.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'constrain' meant 'to bind or tie together,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to limit or restrict.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
limited or restricted by time.
The project was time-constrained, so we had to work quickly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45