striction

[ strik-shuh n ]
/ ˈstrɪk ʃən /
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noun

the act of constricting.

Origin of striction

1870–75; < Late Latin strictiōn- (stem of strictiō), equivalent to Latin strict(us) (see strict) + -iōn- -ion

Words nearby striction

strick, stricken, strickland, strickle, strict, striction, strictly, strictly decreasing function, strictly increasing function, stricture, stricturotomy

Words related to striction

decline, loss, shrinkage, cutback, discount, reduction, downturn, contraction, condensation, compression, ebb, waning, subsidence, abatement, depression, diminution, constriction, dwindling, declining