— restrictively , adv. — restrictiveness , n.
/ri strik"tiv/ , adj.
1. tending or serving to restrict.
2. of the nature of a restriction.
3. expressing or implying restriction or limitation of application, as terms, expressions, etc.
4. Gram. limiting the meaning of a modified element: a restrictive adjective.
[ 1375-1425; late ME restrictif restrict ( us ) (see RESTRICT) + MF -if -IVE ]