restrictive

UK
/rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv/
US
/rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv/
restrictiveadjektiv
more restrictive
Komp.
most restrictive
Super.
UK
/rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv/
US
/rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv/
Übersetzungen
The new policy is very restrictive for small businesses.
Новая политика очень ограничительна для малого бизнеса.
Definitionen
Limiting or controlling the freedom or actions of someone or something.
The new policy is quite restrictive, preventing employees from working remotely.
Imposing limitations or constraints on what is possible or allowed.
The restrictive rules of the club made it difficult for new members to join.
(Grammar) Of a relative clause or modifier: identifying and essential to the meaning of the noun it modifies, and therefore not set off by commas; limiting.
In the sentence "Students who study hard succeed," the clause "who study hard" is restrictive.
restrictivesubstantiv
restrictives
Pl.
Countable noun, chiefly in linguistic contexts, meaning a restrictive clause or modifier.
Definitionen
A restrictive clause, phrase, or other modifier that limits or specifies the meaning of the word it modifies.
In "the students who studied passed", the words "who studied" form a restrictive.
restrictivesubstantiv
restrictives
Pl.
UK
/rɪˈstrɪktɪv/
US
/rɪˈstrɪktɪv/
Used chiefly in linguistics for an identifying clause or modifier; countable.
Definitionen
A restrictive relative clause or other modifier that limits the reference of the word or phrase it modifies and is essential to its meaning.
In the sentence "The students who passed the exam celebrated," "who passed the exam" functions as a restrictive.