Restrictive: meaning, definitions and examples

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restrictive

[ rɪˈstrɪktɪv ]

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in legal context

Imposing restrictions or limitations on something or someone, especially in a legal or official way.

Synonyms

constraining, limiting, regulating

Examples of usage

The new law introduced more restrictive measures to control pollution levels.
The contract included several restrictive clauses that limited the company's ability to expand.

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in social context

Tending to limit or control someone's freedom or actions.

Synonyms

confining, oppressive, restraining

Examples of usage

Her parents had very restrictive rules about curfew and going out with friends.
The school had a restrictive dress code that prohibited students from wearing certain clothes.

Translations

Translations of the word "restrictive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restritivo

🇮🇳 प्रतिबंधात्मक

🇩🇪 restriktiv

🇮🇩 restriktif

🇺🇦 обмежувальний

🇵🇱 ograniczający

🇯🇵 制限的な

🇫🇷 restrictif

🇪🇸 restrictivo

🇹🇷 kısıtlayıcı

🇰🇷 제한적인

🇸🇦 مقيد

🇨🇿 omezující

🇸🇰 obmedzujúci

🇨🇳 限制性的

🇸🇮 omejujoč

🇮🇸 takmarkandi

🇰🇿 шектеулі

🇬🇪 შეზღუდული

🇦🇿 məhdudlaşdırıcı

🇲🇽 restrictivo

Word origin

The word 'restrictive' dates back to the early 17th century, derived from the Latin word 'restrictus' meaning 'bound fast'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to encompass legal, social, and general limitations or constraints. The concept of restriction has been a fundamental aspect of human societies and governance, reflecting the balance between freedom and control.