Restricted Meaning and Definition

Restricted

Restricted

Pronunciation

/rɪˈstriktɪd/

Part of Speech

Adjective

Definition

Limited or restricted in scope, extent, or application.

Etymology

From Latin restrictus, past participle of restrictus, from restringere, to restrict.

Usage Notes

The word Restricted is often used in a variety of contexts, including sports, business, and education, to describe something that is limited or bounded in some way.

Cultural References

The word Restricted has been featured in various TV shows and movies, such as “The Office” and “The Matrix.”

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

  • To restrict one’s options
  • To be restricted by something

Related Words or Phrases

  • Limit
  • Bound
  • Restricted access

Collocations

  • Restricted area
  • Restricted data
  • Restricted movement

Frequency of Use

The word Restricted is commonly used in modern language, particularly in contexts where limits or boundaries need to be established.

Common Misspellings

  • Restrictd
  • Restrictedd
  • Restricterd

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