stricture
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noun \ˈstrik-chər\Definition of STRICTURE
1
a : an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage; also : the narrowed part b : a constriction of the breath passage in the production of a speech sound
2
: something that closely restrains or limits : restriction <moral strictures>
3
: an adverse criticism : censure
See Examples of STRICTURE
- <the church's strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society>
- <the new zoning strictures effectively make further development along the riverfront commercially unviable>
Origin of STRICTURE
Middle English, from Late Latin strictura, from Latin strictus, past participle
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to STRICTURE
- Synonyms
- commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, censure
- Antonyms
- citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)
Rhymes with STRICTURE
stric·ture
noun \ˈstrik-chər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of STRICTURE
: an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage (as from inflammation, cancer, or the formation of scar tissue) <esophageal stricture>; also : the narrowed part
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