limit vs constrain

constrain vs limit

limit is a noun but constrain is not a noun.

limit and constrain both are verbs.

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

As verbs, constrain is a hyponym of limit; that is, constrain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than limit:

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

Other hyponyms of limit include reduce, tighten, tie, gate, draw a line, draw the line, mark off, mark out, cramp, halter, hamper, strangle, stiffen, tighten, tighten up, clamp down, crack down, delimit, delimitate, demarcate, cumber, encumber, restrain, scant, skimp.

limit (noun)	constrain (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

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

Difference between limit and constrain

Words related to "limit"

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