C2 adjective رسمي

restrictive

/rɪˈstrɪktɪv/

Describing something that limits freedom, choice, or action by imposing specific constraints. In a linguistic context, it refers to a modifier or clause that is essential to identify the noun it refers to, thereby narrowing its scope.

أمثلة

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1

The new diet proved to be too restrictive for her to maintain long-term.

The new diet proved to be too restrictive for her to maintain long-term.

2

The court ruled that the legislation was overly restrictive of individual civil liberties.

The court ruled that the legislation was overly restrictive of individual civil liberties.

3

I found the house rules at the hostel a bit too restrictive for my liking.

I found the house rules at the hostel a bit too restrictive for my liking.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
restriction
Verb
restrict
ظرف
restrictively
صفة
restrictive
مرتبط
restrictiveness
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'Strict' hidden inside 're-STRICT-ive'—it describes something that is strict and limits you.

اختبار سريع

The government was criticized for passing ___________ laws that hampered freedom of the press.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: restrictive

أمثلة

1

The new diet proved to be too restrictive for her to maintain long-term.

everyday

The new diet proved to be too restrictive for her to maintain long-term.

2

The court ruled that the legislation was overly restrictive of individual civil liberties.

formal

The court ruled that the legislation was overly restrictive of individual civil liberties.

3

I found the house rules at the hostel a bit too restrictive for my liking.

informal

I found the house rules at the hostel a bit too restrictive for my liking.

4

In the sentence 'The cars that are red are fast,' the word 'that' begins a restrictive relative clause.

academic

In the sentence 'The cars that are red are fast,' the word 'that' begins a restrictive relative clause.

5

The company decided to challenge the restrictive covenants in the employment contract.

business

The company decided to challenge the restrictive covenants in the employment contract.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
restriction
Verb
restrict
ظرف
restrictively
صفة
restrictive
مرتبط
restrictiveness

تلازمات شائعة

restrictive measures measures that limit actions or movements
restrictive covenant a legal agreement that limits what can be done with a property or in a job
restrictive practices methods that limit competition or trade
restrictive policy a strategy or set of rules that limits choices
restrictive clause a grammatical clause that identifies or specifies the noun it follows

العبارات الشائعة

restrictive trade practice

an agreement between firms to limit competition

restrictive environment

a setting that limits an individual's movement or options

overly restrictive

too limiting or strict

يُخلط عادةً مع

restrictive vs restricted

'Restricted' describes something that has been limited to certain people or uses (e.g., a restricted area), while 'restrictive' describes the quality of the rules themselves (e.g., a restrictive policy).

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'restrictive' when you want to emphasize the limiting nature of a rule, law, or environment. It is common in legal, linguistic, and political discussions.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'restricted' when they should use 'restrictive'. For example, saying 'the rules are restricted' instead of 'the rules are restrictive.'

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'Strict' hidden inside 're-STRICT-ive'—it describes something that is strict and limits you.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Latin 'restrictus', the past participle of 'restringere', meaning to draw back tight or bind fast.

أنماط نحوية

Used as an adjective before a noun (attributive). Used as an adjective after a linking verb (predicative). Often followed by the preposition 'on' or 'of' in formal contexts.
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السياق الثقافي

In Western legal systems, 'restrictive covenants' are frequently used in real estate and employment law to control land use or professional competition.

اختبار سريع

The government was criticized for passing ___________ laws that hampered freedom of the press.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: restrictive

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C1

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C1

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anfractty

C1

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syngestable

C1

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ansimilent

C1

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monofigist

C1

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obcapible

C1

Describing something that is easily perceived, understood, or grasped by the mind or senses. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote clarity and discernibility.

anprobery

C1

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semisanctship

C1

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