restrictive
rɪˈstrɪktɪv
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Definition of restrictive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
controlimposing limits or controls on something
  • The restrictive regulations hindered our project's progress..
constraining controlling limiting
2.
clothinglimiting movement due to tightness
  • The dress was too restrictive to dance in.
constricting tight
3.
linguisticsTECH.limiting the meaning of a nounTECH.
  • The restrictive clause defines the subject clearly.
limiting qualifying
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Expressions with restrictive

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part of a sentence that limits or defines something
The restrictive clause in the sentence specifies which object is referred to..
practice limiting competition in business or trade
The company was fined for engaging in restrictive practices.
agreement limiting land use to protect value
The restrictive covenant prevented building a factory on the land.

Origin of restrictive

Latin, restrictus (confined) + -ive (adjective suffix)

Terms with restrictive included in their meaning

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restriction
causing hindrance; restrictive
liberation
having broken free from a restrictive situation
metaphorical
confine someone in a restrictive situation
confinement
restrictive environment or situation
whichpron.
non-restrictive clause
referring to something previously mentioned
whichpron.
restrictive clause
referring to a noun previously mentioned
nutrition
restrictive diet for quick weight loss
hemv.
restriction
enclose or confine in a restrictive way

Examples of restrictive in a sentence

  • His restrictive rules made the team unhappy.
  • The jacket was too restrictive for hiking comfortably.
  • He found the suit restrictive during the long meeting.
  • The restrictive modifier narrowed down the possible meanings.
  • In grammar, a restrictive phrase is essential for clarity.

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  1. French:restrictif, serré, ...
  2. German:einschränkend, einengend, ...
  3. Italian:restrittivo, stretto, ...
  4. Spanish:restrictivo, ajustado, ...
  5. Portuguese:restritivo, apertado, ...
  6. Chinese:限制性的, 紧绷, ...
  7. Japanese:制限的な, 窮屈な, ...
  8. Arabic:تَقْيِيدِي, ضَيِّق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַגְבִּיל, מַגְבִּיל, ...
  10. Russian:ограничительный, ограничивающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обмежувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिबंधात्मक, तंग, ...
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