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restrictive

[rɪˈstrɪktɪv]

restrictive Definition

  • 1serving or intended to restrict something or someone
  • 2imposing limitations or controls on someone's activities or freedom of movement
  • 3relating to or denoting a relative clause that identifies the antecedent and restricts its reference

Using restrictive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "restrictive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The new law imposes restrictive measures on foreign trade.

  • Example

    The company has a restrictive dress code policy.

  • Example

    The teacher gave us a restrictive assignment with strict guidelines.

restrictive Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with restrictive

  • a clause that limits the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies

    Example

    In the sentence 'The book that I read last night was great,' the clause 'that I read last night' is a restrictive clause.

  • a legal agreement that restricts the use of land or property in some way

    Example

    The restrictive covenant on the property prohibited any commercial use.

  • a group of lung diseases that restrict airflow and make it difficult to breathe

    Example

    COPD is a common type of restrictive lung disease.

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Summary: restrictive in Brief

The term 'restrictive' [rɪˈstrɪktɪv] refers to something that serves to limit or control, such as a law or policy. It can also describe a type of clause that identifies and limits the meaning of a noun phrase. Examples include 'The new law imposes restrictive measures on foreign trade' and 'The teacher gave us a restrictive assignment with strict guidelines.'