C2 adjective رسمی

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.

مثال‌ها

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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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
restriction
Verb
restrict
قید
restrictively
صفت
restrictive
مرتبط
restrictiveness
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راهنمای حفظ

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

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: restrictive

مثال‌ها

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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
restriction
Verb
restrict
قید
restrictively
صفت
restrictive
مرتبط
restrictiveness

ترکیب‌های رایج

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

عبارات رایج

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

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

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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نکات کاربردی

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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اشتباهات رایج

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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راهنمای حفظ

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

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ریشه کلمه

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

الگوهای دستوری

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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بافت فرهنگی

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

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: restrictive

لغات مرتبط

principled

C2

Acting in accordance with morality and high standards of behavior. It describes a person or an action guided by a strict set of values and integrity rather than by personal gain or convenience.

analytical

C1

Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning to understand something by breaking it down into its constituent parts. It describes a systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to evaluate information critically.

approach

C1

A systematic way of dealing with something or a specific perspective taken when addressing a problem or task. It can also refer to the physical act of moving nearer to someone or something in distance or time.

authorize

C1

To grant official permission or legal power to someone to perform a specific action or to allow something to happen. It typically involves a formal process or a person in a position of authority validating a request or procedure.

beneficial

B2

Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.

consistent

C2

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.

constitutional

C2

Relating to the fundamental principles or established laws that govern a state or organization. It can also refer to an individual's physical health or inherent temperament.

contextual

B2

Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

contractor

C1

A person or company that performs work or provides goods and services under a specific legal agreement. Unlike a regular employee, a contractor is usually hired for a specific project or a fixed period of time as an independent entity.

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