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restrictive
01
imposing limitations or boundaries that can hinder freedom or action
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most restrictive
Comparative
more restrictive
gradable
Examples
The restrictive rules of the organization stifled creativity among its members.
02
(of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports
03
(of a clause or phrase) providing essential information about a noun and not set off by commas
Examples
The professor explained that a restrictive clause provides essential information about the noun.
04
(of clothing items) tight, confining, or limiting movement and comfort
Examples
The dress looked elegant but felt restrictive around the chest.
Lexical Tree
nonrestrictive
restrictively
restrictiveness
restrictive
restrict
