restriction
A rule, law, or condition that limits what you can do or how something can be used. It often refers to official controls placed on actions, movements, or quantities to maintain order or safety.
Exemplos
3 de 5There is a temporary speed restriction of 30 miles per hour due to the roadworks.
There is a temporary speed restriction of 30 miles per hour due to the roadworks.
The government has announced the lifting of the trade restriction between the two nations.
The government has announced the lifting of the trade restriction between the two nations.
My parents have a strict restriction on how much time I spend on my phone at night.
My parents have a strict restriction on how much time I spend on my phone at night.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Look at the word 'strict' hidden inside re-STRICT-ion. A restriction is a strict rule that limits you.
Quiz rápido
Due to the drought, the local council has imposed a strict _______ on hosepipe usage.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: restriction
Exemplos
There is a temporary speed restriction of 30 miles per hour due to the roadworks.
everydayThere is a temporary speed restriction of 30 miles per hour due to the roadworks.
The government has announced the lifting of the trade restriction between the two nations.
formalThe government has announced the lifting of the trade restriction between the two nations.
My parents have a strict restriction on how much time I spend on my phone at night.
informalMy parents have a strict restriction on how much time I spend on my phone at night.
The study was conducted with a geographical restriction to urban areas only.
academicThe study was conducted with a geographical restriction to urban areas only.
Budgetary restrictions have forced the department to cancel several upcoming projects.
businessBudgetary restrictions have forced the department to cancel several upcoming projects.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
without restriction
without restriction
age restriction
age restriction
travel restriction
travel restriction
Frequentemente confundido com
A restriction is usually a formal rule or law, while a constraint is often a physical or circumstantial limit that prevents action.
Limitation often refers to a natural lack of ability or capacity, whereas restriction refers to a controlled or imposed limit.
Notas de uso
The word is most commonly used with the preposition 'on' (e.g., restrictions on trade). To remove a restriction, the verb 'lift' is standard in formal contexts.
Erros comuns
Learners often use the preposition 'for' instead of 'on'. They also occasionally confuse the noun form 'restriction' with the adjective 'restrictive' when describing a rule.
Dica de memorização
Look at the word 'strict' hidden inside re-STRICT-ion. A restriction is a strict rule that limits you.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'restrictio', derived from 'restringere', meaning 'to bind fast' or 'to draw tight'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western cultures, 'dietary restrictions' is a standard term used when hosting events to accommodate allergies or religious requirements.
Quiz rápido
Due to the drought, the local council has imposed a strict _______ on hosepipe usage.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: restriction
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