restrictive
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adjective \ri-ˈstrik-tiv\Definition of RESTRICTIVE
1
a : of or relating to restriction b : serving or tending to restrict <restrictive regulations>
2
: limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase
3
: prohibiting further negotiation
— restrictive noun
— re·stric·tive·ly adverb
— re·stric·tive·ness noun
See Examples of RESTRICTIVE
- In the sentence “The book that you ordered is out of print,” “that you ordered” is a restrictive clause.
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