restrictive
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.
예시
3 / 5The 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.
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.
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Strict' hidden inside 're-STRICT-ive'—it describes something that is strict and limits you.
빠른 퀴즈
The government was criticized for passing ___________ laws that hampered freedom of the press.
정답!
정답은: restrictive
예시
The new diet proved to be too restrictive for her to maintain long-term.
everydayThe new diet proved to be too restrictive for her to maintain long-term.
The court ruled that the legislation was overly restrictive of individual civil liberties.
formalThe court ruled that the legislation was overly restrictive of individual civil liberties.
I found the house rules at the hostel a bit too restrictive for my liking.
informalI found the house rules at the hostel a bit too restrictive for my liking.
In the sentence 'The cars that are red are fast,' the word 'that' begins a restrictive relative clause.
academicIn the sentence 'The cars that are red are fast,' the word 'that' begins a restrictive relative clause.
The company decided to challenge the restrictive covenants in the employment contract.
businessThe company decided to challenge the restrictive covenants in the employment contract.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
'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).
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'restricted' when they should use 'restrictive'. For example, saying 'the rules are restricted' instead of 'the rules are restrictive.'
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Strict' hidden inside 're-STRICT-ive'—it describes something that is strict and limits you.
어원
From the Latin 'restrictus', the past participle of 'restringere', meaning to draw back tight or bind fast.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western legal systems, 'restrictive covenants' are frequently used in real estate and employment law to control land use or professional competition.
빠른 퀴즈
The government was criticized for passing ___________ laws that hampered freedom of the press.
정답!
정답은: restrictive
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
관련 단어
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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