Restrictive Definition

rĭ-strĭktĭv
adjective
Of or relating to restriction.
American Heritage
Restricting or tending to restrict; limiting.
Restrictive regulations.
Webster's New World
Designating a modifier, as a word, phrase, or subordinate clause, that limits the reference of the word or phrase it modifies and thus is essential to the meaning of a sentence.
“who laughed” in “the person who laughed is my friend” is a restrictive relative clause.
Webster's New World
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Restrictive Sentence Examples

  • The number of Istrians and Dalmatians who came from the Adriatic to dig for kauri gum led to the passing of restrictive laws.

  • While the regulations may seem restrictive, they are meant to protect children.

  • Hence, by gradual steps, the customs policy of France has become more and more strongly restrictive.

  • Mr Scott stated that the conditions of sale in the file relating to purchase did not contain any restrictive clauses.

  • Her shirts are semi-form fitting, but not too restrictive or daring.

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Words Starting With

RRERES

Words Ending With

EVEIVE

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With R11 Letter Words Ending With E