Both Uses
constraint
in
The Bonesetter's Daughter
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- "Stop thinking in terms of constraints," he told her.†
Chpt 1.2 *constraints = limitations
- After hearing that, Ruth didn't agonize as much over time constraints.†
Chpt 1.2
Definitions:
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(constraint) limitation (something that limits something else)
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) In classic literature, constraint is often used where constrained would be used today to indicate an inhibited attitude (lack of spontaneity).