First Known Use: 14th century
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stricture
noun stric·ture \ˈstrik-chər\
: a law or rule that limits or controls something
: a strong criticism
Full Definition of STRICTURE
1
a : an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage; also : the narrowed part b : a constriction of the breath passage in the production of a speech sound
2
: something that closely restrains or limits : restriction <moral strictures>
3
: an adverse criticism : censure
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Origin of STRICTURE
Middle English, from Late Latin strictura, from Latin strictus, past participle
Related to STRICTURE
- Synonyms
- commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, censure
- Antonyms
- citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)
Rhymes with STRICTURE
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stricture
noun stric·ture \ˈstrik-chər\
Medical Definition of STRICTURE
: an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage (as from inflammation, cancer, or the formation of scar tissue) <esophageal stricture>; also : the narrowed part
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