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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

restrictive

/rɪˈstrɪktɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does restrictive mean?

adjective

Limiting or controlling something, especially in a strict or severe way. Restrictive rules or regulations are those that limit or control something.

Example

"The restrictive clause in the sentence 'I only like books that are written by my favorite author' limits the type of books the speaker likes."

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