Restrictive Meaning in English
word
ɹiˈstɹɪktɪv
ri-STRIK-tiv
ɹɪstɹˈɪktɪv
ri-STRIK-tiv
Definition
Something that limits freedom or makes rules more strict, often by setting boundaries or conditions.
Usage & Nuances
'Restrictive' is usually formal. Common with terms like 'restrictive laws,' 'restrictive diet,' and 'restrictive policy.' It describes something that controls or limits, often compared with 'permissive' (allowing freedom).
Spanish: restrictivo - limitantePortuguese (BR): restritivo - limitantePortuguese (PT): restritivo - limitadorChinese (Simplified): 限制性的Chinese (Traditional): 限制性的Hindi: प्रतिबंधात्मकArabic: تقييديBengali: নিয়ন্ত্রণমূলক - সীমাবদ্ধতামূলকRussian: ограничительныйJapanese: 制限的なVietnamese: hạn chếKorean: 제한적인Turkish: sınırlayıcıUrdu: پابند - محدود کرنے والاIndonesian: restriktif - membatasi
Example Sentences
This school has restrictive rules about uniforms.
basic
A restrictive diet can be hard to follow.
basic
The new law is very restrictive for businesses.
basic
Some countries have restrictive visa policies that make it tough to visit.
natural
That contract is way too restrictive—you should ask for more freedom.
natural
Living with such restrictive parents isn't easy for teenagers.
natural