constrictive
UK/kən'strɪktɪv/US/kәn'striktiv/
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Definitions
adj.
Causing tightness or limiting freedom
束紧的；限制性的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (together) + strict (drawn tight) + -ive (tending to) = tending to draw tight, hence binding or limiting.
Root strain still carries 57 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.constrictive clothing紧身衣物
- 2.constrictive policy限制性政策
Example Sentences
- 1.
He found the constrictive uniform uncomfortable.