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restrictive
adjective re·stric·tive \ri-ˈstrik-tiv\
: limiting or controlling someone or something
grammar of a word or group of words : giving information about a person or thing that is needed to understand which person or thing is meant
Full Definition of RESTRICTIVE
1
a : of or relating to restriction b : serving or tending to restrict <restrictive regulations>
2
: limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase
3
: prohibiting further negotiation
— restrictive noun
— re·stric·tive·ly adverb
— re·stric·tive·ness noun
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First Known Use of RESTRICTIVE
1579
Rhymes with RESTRICTIVE
RESTRICTIVELY Defined for Kids
restrictive
adjective re·stric·tive \ri-ˈstrik-tiv\
Definition of RESTRICTIVE for Kids
: serving or likely to keep within bounds
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