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restrictively

/rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv.li/
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Adjective:restrictive
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• adverb

1

In a manner that imposes limits, conditions, or restrictions on freedom of action, scope, or interpretation.

Example

"The appellate court interpreted the statutory exemption restrictively, applying it only to non-commercial entities."

2

In a grammatical manner that limits or defines the reference of the modified noun or pronoun (in grammar).

Example

"When a relative clause is used restrictively, it is not set off by commas from the rest of the sentence."

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