constrainedvariable
nounUK /kənˈstreɪnd ˈveəriəbl/
US /kənˈstreɪnd ˈveriəbl/
A constrained variable is a number or value that can only change within certain limits.
In the puzzle, the temperature was a constrained variable that could only go from 0 to 100 degrees.
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2. In math, a variable that must follow a rule or condition.
The equation had a constrained variable that had to stay positive.
3. In computer programming, a value that cannot be changed freely because of set rules.
The game used a constrained variable so the score never went below zero.
4. In science experiments, a factor that is kept within a certain range on purpose.
The scientist treated water amount as a constrained variable to keep the plants healthy.