The Opposite(Antonym) of “dilatation”
The antonyms of dilatation are constriction and narrowing. These words describe opposite actions in terms of expansion or contraction.
Explore all Antonyms of “dilatation”
Definitions and Examples of constriction, narrowing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The act of narrowing or making something smaller in size or width.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a heart condition that caused the constriction of his blood vessels.
The act of making something narrower or less wide.
Example
The narrowing of the road caused a traffic jam during rush hour.
Key Differences: constriction vs narrowing
- 1Constriction refers to the act of making something smaller or narrower, while dilatation refers to the act of making something larger or wider.
- 2Narrowing is a more general term that describes the process of becoming less wide, while dilatation is a specific term that describes the process of becoming wider.
Effective Usage of constriction, narrowing
- 1Medical Context: Use dilatation and constriction to describe changes in blood vessels or organs.
- 2Engineering Context: Use dilatation and narrowing to describe changes in the size or width of materials.
- 3Science Context: Use dilatation and constriction to describe changes in the volume or density of substances.
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Remember this!
The antonyms constriction and narrowing describe the opposite actions of dilatation, which means to expand or widen. Use these words in medical, engineering, or science contexts to describe changes in size, width, volume, or density.
