different between constraint vs hindrance

English

Etymology

From Middle English constreynt, constreynte, from Old French constreinte, past participle of constreindre (“to constrain”), from Latin c?nstring? (corresponding to the past participle c?nstrictus).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /k?n?st?e?nt/
• Rhymes: -e?nt

Noun

constraint (countable and uncountable, plural constraints)

1. Something that constrains; a restriction.
2. An irresistible force or compulsion.
3. The repression of one's feelings.
4. (mathematics) A condition that a solution to an optimization problem must satisfy.
5. (databases) A linkage or other restriction that maintains database integrity.

Derived terms

• constraint satisfaction

Related terms

• constrain
• constrict
• restraint

Translations

Further reading

• constraint on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

• in contrast

English

Alternative forms

• hinderance (archaic)
• hindraunce (obsolete)

Etymology

From hinder +? -ance

Noun

hindrance (plural hindrances)

1. Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.

   High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.

2. The state or act of hindering something

   Your hindrance of this process will not be tolerated.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:hindrance

Translations

Anagrams

• N-cadherin