CONSTRINGENT

Etymology

Adjective

constringent (comparative more constringent, superlative most constringent)

Having the quality of contracting, binding, or compressing.

Source: Wiktionary


Con*strin"gent, a. Etym: [L. constringens, p.pr.]

Definition: Having the quality of contracting, binding, or compressing. Thomson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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