C2 adjective औपचारिक

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.

उदाहरण

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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.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
restriction
Verb
restrict
क्रिया विशेषण
restrictively
विशेषण
restrictive
संबंधित
restrictiveness
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याद रखने का तरीका

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: restrictive

उदाहरण

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.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
restriction
Verb
restrict
क्रिया विशेषण
restrictively
विशेषण
restrictive
संबंधित
restrictiveness

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

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

सामान्य वाक्यांश

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

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

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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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

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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सामान्य गलतियाँ

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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याद रखने का तरीका

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

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

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

व्याकरण पैटर्न

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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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: restrictive

संबंधित शब्द

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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