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constrictive

/kənˈstrɪk.tɪv/

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adjective

/kənˈstrɪk.tɪv/C1formal
  • ruОписывает то, что имеет тенденцию сжимать, ограничивать или лимитировать свободу, движение или выражение.

Describes something that tends to constrict, restrict, or limit freedom, movement, or expression.

  1. Restricting freedomC1formal

    Tending to limit or restrict personal freedom or action.

    ruОграничивающий свободу

    • The constrictive rules of the institution made innovation difficult.
    • She found the small town's social norms too constrictive.
    • Constrictive regulations can stifle creativity in the workplace.

    Synonymsconstraininglimitingrepressiverestrictivestifling

    Antonymsfreeingliberalpermissive

  2. Limiting scopeC1formal

    Restricting the range or possibilities of action or thought.

    ruОграничивающий

    • The constrictive budget forced them to cancel several projects.
    • His constrictive mindset prevented him from considering new ideas.
    • The contract had constrictive clauses that limited their options.

    Synonymsconfiningconstraininglimitingrestrictive

    Antonymsbroadexpansiveliberalopenpermissiveunrestrictive

Forms
  • more constrictive comparative form
  • most constrictive superlative form
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