constrain vs limit

limit vs constrain

constrain is not a noun while limit is a noun.

constrain and limit both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
constrain	No	No	Yes	No
limit	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, limit is a hypernym of constrain; that is, limit is a word with a broader meaning than constrain:

constrain: severely restrict in scope or extent
limit: place limits on (extent or amount or access)

Other hypernyms of constrain include bound, confine, restrict, throttle, trammel.

constrain (noun)	limit (noun)
	the greatest possible degree of something
	the boundary of a specific area
	as far as something can go
	the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
	the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
	final or latest limiting point

constrain (verb)	limit (verb)
severely restrict in scope or extent	restrict or confine within limits
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement	place limits on (extent or amount or access)
compel to behave in a certain way	decide upon or fix definitely

Difference between constrain and limit

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