constrictive

kənˈstrɪktɪv
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Translation of constrictive into German

Adjective

1.

restrictive

Rare
limiting freedom, scope, or flexibility
Rare
  • The constrictive rules at the school limited student creativity.Die einschränkenden Regeln an der Schule begrenzten die Kreativität der Schüler
2.

tightening effect

TECH.
causing or tending to cause something to become narrow or tighter
TECH.
einschnürend verengend
  • The constrictive bandage helped reduce the swelling.Der einschnürende Verband half, die Schwellung zu reduzieren
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Synonyms and analogies of constrictive in English

Examples of constrictive in a sentence

  • His constrictive upbringing affected his worldview.
  • The constrictive clothing made it hard to breathe.
  • He felt a constrictive sensation in his chest.

Translations of "constrictive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
engadj.

Too constrictive! I can't even fold my arms.

Zu eng, ich kann nicht mal die Hände falten.

The style is fitting, but not overly constrictive.

Vom Schnitt her sitzt es gut aber nicht übermäßig eng.

einschränkendadj.

This seems constrictive but is actually where the best action happens.

Dies erscheint einschränkend, doch in Wahrheit spielt sich hier die beste Action ab.

Material is thick, not my favorite but not constrictive unless wrong size.

Das Material ist dick, nicht mein Favorit, aber nicht zu einschränkend, wenn nicht in der falschen Größe getragen.

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Other translations for constrictive:

  • einengendadj.
  • beengendadj.
  • zusammenziehendadj.
  • einschränkende
  • einschränkenden

constrictive: Examples and translations in context

The style is fitting, but not overly constrictive.

Der Stil ist passend, aber nicht zu eng.

The fit sits close to the skin but without being constrictive making this jersey ideal for any level of cyclist.

Die Passform liegt eng an der Haut an, aber ohne zu sehr einzuschränken, was es zum optimalen Trikot für jede Art von Radsportler macht.

This provides extra protection against the elements, without being too constrictive.

Dieser bietet zusätzlichen Schutz gegen verschiedenste Wetterbedingungen, ohne einschränkend zu wirken.

So it may seem slightly constrictive to discuss the rules of composition - particularly when you're enjoying your summer holiday.

Über die Regeln der Bildkomposition zu diskutieren, erscheint ein wenig einschränkend - vor allem, wenn Sie Ihren Sommerurlaub genießen.

Persuasion, pleading, wheedling are as manipulative and constrictive as demands and commands.

Überredung, Flehen, Umschmeicheln sind ebenso manipulativ und einschränkend wie Forderungen und Anweisungen.

So it may seem slightly constrictive to talk about the rules of composition.

Daher mag es dir einschränkend vorkommen, wenn wir hier von den „Regeln" der Bildkomposition reden.

I am 5'2 and a size 12 with a very curvy build and this petticoat helped to smooth my body without being constrictive.

Ich bin 5'2 groß und eine Größe 12 mit einer sehr kurvigen Figur, und dieser Petticoat hat dazu beigetragen, meinen Körper zu glätten, ohne einschränkend zu wirken.

5 Sleep on your side and don't use constrictive bedding.

5 Schlafe auf der Seite und benutze kein zu enges Bettzeug.

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