restrictive

BrE /rɪˈstrɪktɪv/ AmE /rɪˈstrɪktɪv/

adjective en → es

1 LIMITING [attributive / predicative] B2

limiting or controlling something in a way that makes it less free or flexible

restrictivo, limitante

  • a restrictive rule/condition

Collocations restrictive measures · restrictive clauses

  • The new law introduced some very restrictive regulations.

    La nueva ley introdujo algunas regulaciones muy restrictivas.

2 GRAMMAR [attributive / predicative] C1

in grammar, describing a clause that limits the meaning of another part of the sentence and cannot be removed without changing the meaning

restrictivo (gramatical)

  • a restrictive relative clause

Collocations restrictive adjective · restrictive pronoun

  • The restrictive clauses in the sentence are essential.

    Las cláusulas restrictivas en la oración son esenciales.