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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Strict' hidden inside 're-STRICT-ive'—it describes something that is strict and limits you.
Quiz rápido
The government was criticized for passing ___________ laws that hampered freedom of the press.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: restrictive
Exemplos
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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
'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).
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'restricted' when they should use 'restrictive'. For example, saying 'the rules are restricted' instead of 'the rules are restrictive.'
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Strict' hidden inside 're-STRICT-ive'—it describes something that is strict and limits you.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'restrictus', the past participle of 'restringere', meaning to draw back tight or bind fast.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Western legal systems, 'restrictive covenants' are frequently used in real estate and employment law to control land use or professional competition.
Quiz rápido
The government was criticized for passing ___________ laws that hampered freedom of the press.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: restrictive
Gramática relacionada
Vocabulário relacionado
Palavras relacionadas
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.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
Comentários (0)
Faça Login para ComentarComece a aprender idiomas gratuitamente
Comece Grátis