restrict

Meanings

• Verb

  Limit or control (someone or something) by enforcing rules, conditions, or restrictions.

• Verb

  Make it difficult or impossible for (someone) to do something.

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Synonyms

bound , circumscribe , coerce , curb , limit , repress , restrain , withstrain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with restrict
thrust , rust , hust , just , trust

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Variants

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restrict , restricted , restricting , restricts

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Forms

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restricted, restricting, restrictedly

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'restringere', meaning 'to draw back' or 'to bind together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'restrictive covenant' refers to a clause in a contract that limits the use of property in a specific way.

2. In mathematics, a restrictive function is a function that can only take on a specific set of values.

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Related Concepts

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1. Regulation: A rule, law, or order that is enforced by authority, often to control or limit certain activities.

2. Limitation: A restriction or control on the extent, amount, or degree of something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'restrict' is often used in the context of laws, rules, or regulations. For instance, in George Orwell's '1984', the totalitarian regime imposes numerous restrictions on its citizens' lives. In music, the term 'restrictive chord progression' refers to a chord progression that limits the available chords and creates tension.

How to Memorize "restrict"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ruler or a red stop sign to represent the idea of restriction or limitation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'restrict' with words like 'limit', 'control', and 'regulate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Remember Restrictions' or 'Rules Engage Successful Transformation'.

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