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constrictive

[ kuhn-strik-tiv ]

adjective

  1. constricting; tending to constrict.
  2. pertaining to constriction.


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Other Words From

  • noncon·strictive adjective
  • uncon·strictive adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of constrictive1

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin constrīctīvus, equivalent to constrīct ( us ) ( constrict ) + -īvus -ive

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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At the root of the problem is Dad’s inability to escape constrictive and outdated ideas about gender.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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