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Meaning of restrictively
The primary meaning of the word "restrictively" is in a way that imposes severe limits or restrictions.
Etymology of restrictively
The word "restrictively" has its roots in the Latin words "restringere" meaning to bind or tie back, and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb
+ Historically, the word has been used since the 17th century to convey the idea of limiting or constraining something
Synonyms
strictly
rigorously
stringently
tightly
narrowly
limitedly
conservatively
cautiously
carefully
prudently
restrainedly
modestly
humbly
unassumingly
lowly
meekly
mildly
temperately
soberly
solemnly
gravely
seriously
sternly
austerely
harshly
severely
rigidly
inflexibly
obstinately
stubbornly
unyieldingly
firmly
fixedly
immovably
unchangeably
invariantly
Definitions
- The definition of "restrictively" according to Oxford Languages is:
- + In a way that imposes severe limits or restrictions
- + In a way that is limited in scope, extent, or application
Usage Examples
- The new policy is being applied restrictively to prevent abuse
- The doctor's orders were to eat restrictively to avoid exacerbating the condition
- The rules are interpreted restrictively to ensure fairness
Antonyms
liberally
permissively
leniently
loosely
broadly
widely
extensively
expansively
generously
freely
openly
flexibly
adaptably
accommodatingly
cooperatively
willingly
voluntarily
unconditionally
unreservedly
completely
totally
fully