C2 adjective Formel

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
restriction
Verb
restrict
Adverbe
restrictively
Adjectif
restrictive
Apparenté
restrictiveness
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : restrictive

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
restriction
Verb
restrict
Adverbe
restrictively
Adjectif
restrictive
Apparenté
restrictiveness

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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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Contexte culturel

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : restrictive

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