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restricted

/ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪd/
re · stric · ted
Adverb:restrictedly
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1

Limited in extent, number, scope, or action; controlled by rules or laws.

Example

"The patient was placed on a restricted diet to help manage his blood pressure."

2

Open, accessible, or available only to authorized individuals; kept confidential or off-limits to the general public.

Example

"Visitors must wear a security badge at all times when entering the restricted laboratory wing."

3

Confined or cramped in space, preventing free movement or clear visibility.

Example

"The mechanics had to work in a restricted space beneath the aircraft's fuselage."

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• Rhymes for restricted

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'restrict', which derives from the Latin 'restrictus', the past participle of 'restringere' meaning 'to bind back or confine'.

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