restriction — a limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
Example Sentences
- The gym has a 'no singing while lifting' restriction after Bob's opera performance scared everyone away.
- Due to budget restrictions, the company coffee machine now only accepts exact change.
- The government announced new restrictions on plastic bag usage in supermarkets.
restriction
NOUN[/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/]
a limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one
A strict restriction on water use forces villagers to line up at the well.
Restriction breeds fiction addiction
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'restrictus', the past participle of 'restringere', meaning 'to draw back' or 'to confine'. The word combines the prefix 're-' (back) with 'stringere' (to bind or draw tight).
Breakdown
re- (back) + strict (bind, draw tight, from Latin stringere) + -ion (noun suffix) = restriction
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📝Examples
“The gym has a 'no singing while lifting' restriction after Bob's opera performance scared everyone away.”
“Due to budget restrictions, the company coffee machine now only accepts exact change.”
“The government announced new restrictions on plastic bag usage in supermarkets.”
“There are no restrictions on creativity in this art class.”
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