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restrictive

adjective

(of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪv

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. (of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports

adjective

  1. serving to restrict

    “teenagers eager to escape restrictive home environments”

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Example Sentences

teenagers eager to escape restrictive home environments

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