Restrictions: meaning, definitions and examples

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restrictions

 

[ rɪˈstrɪkʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government

officially imposed limits on the freedom of individuals or groups

Synonyms

constraints, limitations, regulations

Examples of usage

  • There are restrictions on how much alcohol you can bring into the country.
  • The company imposed restrictions on employee internet usage.
Context #2 | Noun

health

rules or regulations that limit or control something

Synonyms

guidelines, regulations, rules

Examples of usage

  • There are restrictions on smoking in public places.
  • The doctor advised dietary restrictions for the patient.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

conditions that limit the use or access of certain features or functions

Synonyms

controls, limitations, limitations

Examples of usage

  • The app has restrictions on in-app purchases.
  • The software imposes restrictions on file types.

Translations

Translations of the word "restrictions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restrições

🇮🇳 प्रतिबंध

🇩🇪 Beschränkungen

🇮🇩 pembatasan

🇺🇦 обмеження

🇵🇱 ograniczenia

🇯🇵 制限

🇫🇷 restrictions

🇪🇸 restricciones

🇹🇷 kısıtlamalar

🇰🇷 제한

🇸🇦 قيود

🇨🇿 omezení

🇸🇰 obmedzenia

🇨🇳 限制

🇸🇮 omejitve

🇮🇸 takmarkanir

🇰🇿 шектеулер

🇬🇪 შეზღუდვები

🇦🇿 məhdudiyyətlər

🇲🇽 restricciones

Word origin

The word 'restrictions' is derived from the verb 'restrict', which comes from the Latin word 'restrictus', meaning 'confined' or 'bound'. The concept of imposing limits or regulations has been present in human societies throughout history, often as a means of maintaining order or achieving specific goals. Restrictions can be found in various aspects of life, from government regulations to personal choices, and play a significant role in shaping behavior and interactions.

See also: restrict, restricted, restrictedly, restricting, restriction, restrictive, restrictor, unrestricted, unrestrictedness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,757, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.