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constrained of
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "constrained of" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression would typically be "constrained by" or "constrained to." Example: "The project was constrained by budget limitations, which affected its overall scope."
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Exact Expressions
5 human-written examples
The result of this second calculation is shown in column "Changes (constrained)" of Table 1.
Science
So the nodes have to play a cooperative game under the given constrained of energy.
Because breakout widths are strongly sensitive to the values of S Hmax and UCS, and because these two quantities are the least constrained of the parameters that affect breakout formation, we treat them as unknowns and specify values for the other parameters on the basis of existing data.
Science
The Mecopterida specific regions are among the less constrained of usp because, when they are removed from the analysis, the Mecopterida curves shift slightly towards Tenebrionidae and Blattaria curves (data not shown).
Science
For cost ratios greater than 5 1, the least constrained of the optimization strategies (Scenario 4) averts approximately as many infections with a 50%% budget increase as the most constrained optimization strategy (Scenario 2) does with a four times greater budget increase.
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Similar Expressions
55 human-written examples
And incomes, of course, are constrained because of the rising rate of unemployment.
News & Media
The last type of moiety that was studied was the "reversed" and constrained analog of isothiouronium.
Science
All are now constrained because of the shutdown that began at 12 01 on Tuesday morning.
News & Media
On the other hand, this illegal business entails a net loss for the already constrained budgets of these countries.
News & Media
Agroecologically constrained areas of Bangladesh (Map source: BARI, Bangladesh).
Science
Locally, hmsPP domains constrained deformation of polyethylene lamellae.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Prefer using "constrained by" or "limited by" for grammatical correctness and clarity. These alternatives are widely accepted and understood in both formal and informal contexts.
Common error
Avoid using "constrained of" as it's not grammatically correct. The correct preposition to use with "constrained" to indicate the cause or means of constraint is "by".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "constrained of" functions incorrectly as a passive participle attempting to describe a state of limitation. However, its non-standard usage results in grammatical errors. As Ludwig AI points out, the phrase is not correct in standard written English.
Frequent in
Science
40%
News & Media
40%
Wiki
10%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Social Media
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "constrained of" appears in some contexts, particularly in scientific and news-related articles, it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI indicates that the standard English expression is "constrained by". Therefore, it is advisable to use alternatives such as "limited by", "restricted by", or other similar phrases to ensure grammatical correctness and clarity in writing. Despite the existence of a few examples, the phrase remains non-standard and should be avoided in formal writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
limited by
Focuses on the external factor causing the limitation, a more grammatically standard alternative.
restricted by
Similar to 'limited by' but emphasizes a stricter boundary or control.
bound by
Suggests an obligation or agreement causing the constraint.
dependent on
Highlights reliance on something else, which in turn acts as a constraint.
contingent on
Similar to 'dependent on', but emphasizes the conditional nature of the constraint.
subject to
Indicates that something is under the influence or control of another factor.
circumscribed by
Implies being confined within specific boundaries or limits.
governed by
Focuses on the rules or principles that impose the constraint.
inhibited by
Emphasizes the hindering or preventing effect of the constraint.
dictated by
Suggests that the constraint is imposed by a higher authority or necessity.
FAQs
What's the correct way to use "constrained" in a sentence?
The correct way to use "constrained" is with the preposition "by", as in "constrained by limitations" or "constrained by regulations". Using "of" is grammatically incorrect.
What can I say instead of "constrained of"?
Instead of "constrained of", you can use alternatives like "limited by", "restricted by", or "bound by" depending on the context.
Is "constrained of" grammatically correct?
No, "constrained of" is not grammatically correct. The correct phrasing is "constrained by".
Which is correct, "constrained of" or "constrained by"?
"Constrained by" is the correct and grammatically accepted phrase. "Constrained of" is not standard English.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested