restrictive
pronunciation
How to pronounce restrictive in British English:
UK [rɪˈstrɪktɪv]
How to pronounce restrictive in American English:
US [rɪˈstrɪktɪv]
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- Adjective:
- serving to restrict
- (of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports
Word Origin
- restrictive (adj.)
- early 15c., "serving to bind or draw together," from Middle French restrictif, from Late Latin restrictivus, from Latin restrict-, past participle stem of restringere (see restriction). Meaning "imposing restriction" is from 1570s. Related: Restrictively; restrictiveness.
Example
- 1. Lawsuits may yet topple the most restrictive new laws .
- 2. From doctors to lawyers , many high-paying professions are full of unnecessary restrictive practices .
- 3. David cameron had previously indicated he would contemplate more restrictive measures .
- 4. Europe has the world 's most restrictive laws on animal experiments .
- 5. Indian labour costs are high and laws are restrictive .