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nonrestrictive

UK
/nɒn.rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv/
US
/nɑn.rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv/

Translations

nonrestrictiveadjective
more nonrestrictive
Comp.
most nonrestrictive
Super.
UK
/nɒn.rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv/
US
/nɑn.rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv/
non restrictifEn grammaire, se dit d’une proposition ou d’un groupe qui apporte une information supplémentaire non essentielle.
In the sentence 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week,' the phrase 'who lives in New York' is nonrestrictive.
Dans la phrase « My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week », le groupe « who lives in New York » est non restrictif.
non restrictifSe dit d’une règle, d’une politique, d’un code vestimentaire, etc., qui n’impose pas de contraintes.
The nonrestrictive dress code at the office allows employees to express their personal style.
Le code vestimentaire non restrictif au bureau permet aux employés d’exprimer leur style personnel.
Synonyms
unrestrictive
open
free
liberal
permissive

Definitions

nonrestrictiveadjective
Not imposing limitations or restrictions; allowing freedom.
The nonrestrictive dress code at the office allows employees to express their personal style.
In grammar, referring to a clause or phrase that provides additional information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.
In the sentence 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week,' the phrase 'who lives in New York' is nonrestrictive.
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