restricted — limited in extent, number, scope, or action
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: limited in extent, number, scope, or action
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/
Korean meaning: 제한된, 한정된
Korean pronunciation: 리**스트**릭티드
Example Sentences
- My mom put me on a restricted diet, which means goodbye to my beloved pizza and hello to sad lettuce.
- The company's restricted parking policy means executives get spots while interns get exercise.
- Due to budget constraints, our travel expenses are severely restricted this year.
restricted
ADJECTIVE//rɪˈstrɪktɪd//
limited in extent, number, scope, or action
The library's rare book room is restricted to scholars with special permits.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'restrictus', the past participle of 'restringere', meaning 'to bind back' or 'to confine'. The word combines 're-' (back) with 'stringere' (to bind or draw tight).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom put me on a restricted diet, which means goodbye to my beloved pizza and hello to sad lettuce.”
“The company's restricted parking policy means executives get spots while interns get exercise.”
“Due to budget constraints, our travel expenses are severely restricted this year.”
“The restricted document contained information so secret that even the author forgot what he wrote.”
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