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constrictive

/kənˈstrɪk.tɪv/
con · stric · tive
Adverb:constrictively
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constrictive Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Tending to narrow, compress, or draw tightly together; causing physical tightness or restriction of movement or flow.

Example

"The patient was advised to avoid wearing constrictive clothing around the waist and legs to improve blood circulation."

2

Severely limiting freedom of action, expression, or personal growth; stifling.

Example

"Many young artists left the academy because they found its rigid curriculum overly constrictive."

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• Rhymes for constrictive

• Nearby Words

constraint
constrict
constriction
constrictive
constrictor
construct
constructable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'constrict' (from Latin 'constrictus', past participle of 'constringere', meaning 'to bind together or draw tight') combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Constrictive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/constrictive
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