Restrictive

Pronunciation: /riːˈstrɪktɪv/

Restrictive (adjective)

  1. Describing rules or laws that limit what people can do.
  2. Describing a clause that gives essential information about a noun.

Examples

  • The new policy is quite restrictive for employees.
  • Restrictive laws can hinder business growth.

Common collocations: restrictive policy, restrictive laws, impose restrictions, restrictive measures, restrictive clause

Synonyms of Restrictive

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Restrictive

  • when discussing rules or regulations
  • when describing policies or attitudes