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re⋅stric⋅tive

  [ri-strik-tiv]
Use restrictive in a Sentence
–adjective
1. tending or serving to restrict.
2. of the nature of a restriction.
3. expressing or implying restriction or limitation of application, as terms, expressions, etc.
4. Grammar. limiting the meaning of a modified element: a restrictive adjective.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME < MF restrictif < L restrict(us) (see restrict ) + MF -if -ive

Related forms:
re⋅stric⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
re⋅stric⋅tive⋅ness, noun
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re·stric·tive   (rĭ-strĭk'tĭv)   
adj.  

    1. Of or relating to restriction.

    2. Tending or serving to restrict; limiting.

  2. Grammar Of, relating to, or being a subordinate clause or phrase that identifies the noun, phrase, or clause it modifies and limits or restricts its meaning, as the clause who live in glass houses in People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

re·stric'tive·ly adv., re·stric'tive·ness n.
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Main Entry: re·stric·tive
Pronunciation: ri-'strik-tiv
Function: adjective
1 a : of or relating to restriction b : serving or tending to restrict
2 : prohibiting further negotiation —re·stric·tive·ly adverb —re·stric·tive·ness noun
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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