1. imposing restrictions; limiting freedom or choice
2. serving to restrict or limit the meaning of a word or phrase
Usage: grammar

Examples

• The school has a restrictive dress code that bans jeans and sneakers.
• Many parents find the new curfew laws too restrictive for teenagers.
• The company’s restrictive hiring policies limit diversity in the workplace.
• A restrictive clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies.
• The diet was so restrictive that she could only eat vegetables and lean protein.
• Restrictive trade policies can harm international commerce.
• The apartment lease contained several restrictive clauses about pets and guests.