restriction
rih-STRIHK-shuhn
Restriction (noun) means a rule or condition that limits what is allowed. Example: “Travel restrictions were lifted after the outbreak ended.”
noun
1
A rule or condition that limits what is allowed.
"Travel restrictions were lifted after the outbreak ended."
"There's a restriction on how many guests each ticket allows."
"The council imposed a parking restriction on the narrow street outside the school."
2
The general act or state of being limited.
"Years of dietary restriction had left him underweight."
"Restriction of movement for too long can weaken the muscles."
"The restriction of the river's flow caused flooding upstream."
How to use restriction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA limit placed on something, or the condition of being limited.
Common pairings
lift a restriction
travel restriction
age restriction
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Etymology
From Latin restrictio, built the same way as restrict, with the noun-forming suffix -ion.
Related words
Rhymes for restriction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “restriction” mean?
The word “restriction” means a rule or condition that limits what is allowed. In plain terms, a limit placed on something, or the condition of being limited.
How do you pronounce “restriction”?
“Restriction” is pronounced rih-STRIHK-shuhn (/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “restriction” in a sentence?
Here is “restriction” used in a sentence: “Travel restrictions were lifted after the outbreak ended.”
What part of speech is “restriction”?
“Restriction” is a noun.
Where does the word “restriction” come from?
The word “restriction” comes from Latin. From Latin restrictio, built the same way as restrict, with the noun-forming suffix -ion.
Is “restriction” a common word?
“Restriction” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “restriction” have?
“Restriction” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rule or condition that limits what is allowed.
What is the difference between a restriction and a rule?
A restriction specifically limits what is allowed, while a rule can be any instruction governing behaviour, including ones that require action rather than limit it. Every restriction is a kind of rule, but not every rule is a restriction.
What is the difference between restriction and restraint?
A restriction is a rule or condition that limits what is allowed, often imposed externally, while a restraint more often refers to something that physically holds a person or object back, or self-control exercised internally. Restrictions tend to describe policies, while restraints can describe both physical devices and personal discipline.
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