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Grammar : Adj
Spell : ri-strik-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈstrɪk tɪv

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Définition of restrictive

Origin :
  • 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.
  • adj contrary
  • adj provisional
Example sentences :
  • Undoubtedly these restrictive laws had their effect upon the temper of the people.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
  • A restrictive clause is not separated by a comma from the noun.
  • Extract from : « The Verbalist » by Thomas Embly Osmun, (AKA Alfred Ayres)
  • The relative should be restrictive: 'that I was a witness of.'
  • Extract from : « The Verbalist » by Thomas Embly Osmun, (AKA Alfred Ayres)
  • But this is the restrictive or prohibitory system in its simplest form.
  • Extract from : « Sophisms of the Protectionists » by Frederic Bastiat
  • Nor can it be denied that, as a whole, this restrictive code was successful.
  • Extract from : « The Political History of England - Vol XI » by George Brodrick
  • The commander's safeguard is that he has not been too restrictive or specific.
  • Extract from : « Sound Military Decision » by U.s. Naval War College
  • Gambling was also the subject of restrictive legislation which failed of its design.
  • Extract from : « A History of Spain » by Charles E. Chapman
  • A clause introduced by that is usually a restrictive clause.
  • Extract from : « Plain English » by Marian Wharton
  • In Nos. 14 and 14-2 the meaning is not complete without the restrictive words.
  • Extract from : « Why We Punctuate » by William Livingston Klein
  • The adjective group of words following books is restrictive.
  • Extract from : « Why We Punctuate » by William Livingston Klein

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