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restrictively

re·stric·tive
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-strik-tiv]
    • /rɪˈstrɪk tɪv/
    • /rɪ.ˈstrɪk.tɪ.vli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-strik-tiv]
    • /rɪˈstrɪk tɪv/

Definitions of restrictively word

  • adjective restrictively tending or serving to restrict. 1
  • adjective restrictively of the nature of a restriction. 1
  • adjective restrictively expressing or implying restriction or limitation of application, as terms, expressions, etc. 1
  • adjective restrictively Grammar. limiting the meaning of a modified element: a restrictive adjective. Compare descriptive (def 2b). 1
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Origin of restrictively

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Middle French restrictif < Latin restrict(us) (see restrict) + Middle French -if -ive

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Parts of speech for Restrictively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Restrictively

restrictively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for restrictively

adverb restrictively

  • oppressively — burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical: an oppressive king; oppressive laws.
Just one Synonym for restrictively

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