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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-strik-tiv]
- /rɪˈstrɪk tɪv/
- /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-strik-tiv]
- /rɪˈstrɪk tɪv/
Definitions of restrictive word
- adjective restrictive tending or serving to restrict. 1
- adjective restrictive of the nature of a restriction. 1
- adjective restrictive expressing or implying restriction or limitation of application, as terms, expressions, etc. 1
- adjective restrictive Grammar. limiting the meaning of a modified element: a restrictive adjective. Compare descriptive (def 2b). 1
- abbreviation RESTRICTIVE restricting 1
- adjective restrictive grammar: that specifies 1
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Origin of restrictive
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Middle French restrictif < Latin restrict(us) (see restrict) + Middle French -if -ive
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Restrictive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
restrictive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
restrictive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for restrictive
adj restrictive
- against the grain — contrary to one's feelings, nature, wishes, etc.; irritating or displeasing
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- anti-thetical — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
- associative — Associative thoughts are things that you think of because you see, hear, or think of something that reminds you of those things or which you associate with those things.
- at cross purposes — an opposing or contrary purpose.
adjective restrictive
- confining — to enclose within bounds; limit or restrict: She confined her remarks to errors in the report. Confine your efforts to finishing the book.
- constricting — inhibiting; limiting
- cramping — cramp iron.
- deterrent — A deterrent is something that prevents people from doing something by making them afraid of what will happen to them if they do it.
- exclusive — An item or story published or broadcast by only one source.
Antonyms for restrictive
adj restrictive
- assuasive — soothing; allaying
- humoring — a comic, absurd, or incongruous quality causing amusement: the humor of a situation.
- lenient — agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent: He tended to be lenient toward the children. More lenient laws encouraged greater freedom of expression.
- live with — to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live.
adjective restrictive
- humouring — humor.
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