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constrictive
[ kuhn-strik-tiv ]
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- noncon·strictive adjective
- uncon·strictive adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of constrictive1
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Example Sentences
At the root of the problem is Dad’s inability to escape constrictive and outdated ideas about gender.
Soon, the gentle butler is back in his usual garb, a suit and tie covering a constrictive corset that hides his breasts.
If the Constrictive element be allowed to go further than giving necessary form to the Expansive element, it imprisons the latter.
However, there remains a constrictive pain below the ribs, passing across the stomach with much thirst.
She winced involuntarily as the spray tingled against her body and adhered with constrictive force.
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