restrictor

re·strict

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-strikt]
- /rɪˈstrɪkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-strikt]
- /rɪˈstrɪkt/

Definition of restrictor word

verb with object restrictor to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity. 1

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Origin of restrictor

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Latin restrictus drawn back, tightened, bound, reserved, orig. past participle of restringere to restrain, equivalent to re- re- + strictus strict

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Parts of speech for Restrictor

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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restrictor popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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