restrictive

rɪˈstrɪktɪv
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Translation of restrictive from English into German

Adjective

1.

control

imposing limits or controls on something
  • The restrictive regulations hindered our project's progress.Die einschränkenden Vorschriften behinderten den Fortschritt unseres Projekts
2.

clothing

limiting movement due to tightness
  • The dress was too restrictive to dance in.Das Kleid war zu einengend, um darin zu tanzen.
3.

linguistics

TECH.
limiting the meaning of a noun
TECH.
  • The restrictive clause defines the subject clearly.Der restriktive Nebensatz definiert das Subjekt klar.
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Expressions with restrictive: examples in English and translations in German

restriktiver Nebensatz
einschränkender Nebensatz
The restrictive clause in the sentence specifies which object is referred to.
wettbewerbsbeschränkende Maßnahme
wettbewerbshemmende Praxis
The company was fined for engaging in restrictive practices.
Beschränkungsklausel
Nutzungsbeschränkung
The restrictive covenant prevented building a factory on the land.

Synonyms and analogies of restrictive in English

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.

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

Adjective
restriktivadj.

The diet seemed restrictive, but in fact, it allowed for many delicious foods.

Die Diät schien restriktiv zu sein, aber tatsächlich erlaubte sie viele leckere Speisen.

strengadj.

At the federal level the law is still very restrictive.

Auf Bundesebene ist das Gesetz noch immer sehr streng.

einschränkendadj.

Saving money for years felt restrictive, yet financial freedom is well worth it.

Jahrelang zu sparen wirkte einschränkend, aber die finanzielle Freiheit lohnt sich wirklich.

eingeschränktadj.

The application is unlimited and free of any restrictive requirements.

Die Anwendung ist unbegrenzt und durch keinerlei Vorgaben eingeschränkt.

einschränkenderadj.

The private profile settings should be more restrictive than the domain profile settings.

Die Einstellungen des privaten Profils sollten einschränkender sein als die des Domänenprofils.

Noun
dieEinschränkungnf.

But now she is accepting this as unnecessarily restrictive.

Aber jetzt akzeptiert sie dies als eine unnötige Einschränkung.

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restrictive: Examples and translations in context

For her, moving abroad was the ticket out of a restrictive culture.

Für sie war der Umzug ins Ausland der Ausweg aus einer restriktiven Kultur.

Activists are sharpening their claws, preparing to challenge the new restrictive law.

Aktivisten wetzen ihre Krallen und bereiten sich vor, das neue restriktive Gesetz anzufechten.

Activists quickly grew a voice online, criticizing the government's new restrictive law.

Aktivisten fanden online schnell ihre Stimme und kritisierten das neue restriktive Gesetz der Regierung.

If we sign that restrictive contract, we'll paint ourselves into a corner.

Wenn wir diesen restriktiven Vertrag unterschreiben, manövrieren wir uns in eine Ecke.

This newspaper was in the van of opposition to the restrictive media law.

Diese Zeitung stand an der Spitze des Widerstands gegen das restriktive Mediengesetz.

Accessing social media in restrictive environments is often made possible through tunneling.

Der Zugriff auf soziale Medien in restriktiven Umgebungen wird oft durch Tunneling ermöglicht.

Citizens rallied to repeal the restrictive voting regulations last year.

Im letzten Jahr demonstrierten Bürger für die Aufhebung der restriktiven Wahlvorschriften.

Feel free to answer the questions in a very restrictive way.

Fühlen Sie sich frei, die Fragen sehr restriktiv zu beantworten.

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