nonrestrictive

non·re·stric·tive

adj \-ri-ˈstrik-tiv\

Definition of NONRESTRICTIVE

: not restrictive; specifically : not limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase

Examples of NONRESTRICTIVE

1. It's a nonrestrictive diet that stresses eating smaller portions rather than not eating certain foods.
2. In the sentence “My brother, who works at a restaurant, just got his first car,” “who works at a restaurant” is a nonrestrictive clause.

First Known Use of NONRESTRICTIVE

1916

Rhymes with NONRESTRICTIVE

interdictive