restrictive

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective serving to restrict
  2. adjective (of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports

Etymology

From Middle French restrictif. Morphologically restrict + -ive.

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