Stricture

Pronunciation: /ˈstrɪktʃər/

Stricture (noun)

  1. A condition where a passage in the body becomes narrower, making it difficult for things to pass through.
  2. A rule or principle that limits or restricts something.

Examples

  • The doctor noted a stricture in the patient's throat.
  • The new stricture on spending affected many departments.

Common collocations: blood vessel stricture, intestinal stricture, legal stricture, government stricture

Synonyms of Stricture

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Stricture

  • — The opposite of stricture in terms of widening.
  • — Stricture implies limitation, while freedom suggests openness.