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constriction
noun con·stric·tion \-ˈstrik-shən\
Definition of CONSTRICTION
1
: an act or product of constricting
2
: the quality or state of being constricted
3
: something that constricts
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First Known Use of CONSTRICTION
15th century
Related to CONSTRICTION
- Synonyms
- compacting, compaction, condensation, condensing, constricting, compression, contracting, contraction, squeeze, squeezing, telescoping
- Antonyms
- decompression, expansion
Rhymes with CONSTRICTION
CONSTRICTION Defined for Kids
constriction
noun con·stric·tion \kən-ˈstrik-shən\
Definition of CONSTRICTION for Kids
: an act or instance of drawing together
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constriction
noun con·stric·tion \-ˈstrik-shən\
Medical Definition of CONSTRICTION
1
: an act or product of constricting
2
: the quality or state of being constricted
3
: something that constricts
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