restrictive

== English == === Etymology === From Middle French restrictif. Morphologically restrict +‎ -ive. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪv/ Rhymes: -ɪktɪv === Adjective === restrictive (comparative more restrictive, superlative most restrictive) Confining, limiting, containing within defined bounds. (Of clothing) limiting free and easy bodily movement. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === restrictive (plural restrictives) (grammar) A clause that narrows the meaning of a noun or noun phrase. == French == === Adjective === restrictive feminine singular of restrictif