Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

constriction

noun

/kənˈstrɪkʃən/

Definition

The act of making something narrower or tighter.

Examples

The constriction of the blood vessels can lead to higher blood pressure.
As the snake swallowed its prey, it applied constriction until the animal could not breathe.
The constriction of space in the room made it feel cramped and uncomfortable.

Meaning

Constriction refers to the process or state of being constricted, where something is drawn together or reduced in size. It can apply to physical objects, like blood vessels, or abstract concepts, like thoughts.