adj.
Pronunciation: ri- ' strik-tiv
Function: adjective
Date: 1579
1 a : of or relating to restriction b : serving or tending to restrict < restrictive regulations>
2 : limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase
3 : prohibiting further negotiation
– restrictive noun
– re · stric · tive · ly adverb
– re · stric · tive · ness noun