Restriction

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/

Definitions of restriction

noun a limiting condition or measure, a limitation or control

Example Sentences

A1 There is a restriction on the number of items you can borrow from the library.

A2 The doctor advised me to follow a strict diet restriction to improve my health.

B1 The airline has a restriction on the size and weight of carry-on luggage.

B2 The new law imposes strict restrictions on the use of pesticides near water sources.

C1 The government implemented restrictions on travel to certain countries due to safety concerns.

C2 The company's policy includes restrictions on the use of personal devices during work hours.

adjective restrictive, limiting in nature

Example Sentences

A1 There is a restriction on the number of items you can borrow from the library.

A2 The restaurant has a restriction on outside food being brought in.

B1 The new software comes with restrictions on the number of users who can access it.

B2 The company has implemented strict restrictions on personal internet usage during work hours.

C1 The government imposed restrictions on travel to certain countries due to security concerns.

C2 The contract included detailed restrictions on the use of confidential information by employees.

Examples of restriction in a Sentence

formal The government imposed a new restriction on the use of pesticides in agriculture.

informal Sorry, there's a restriction on the number of guests allowed at the party.

slang I can't go out tonight, my parents put a restriction on my social life.

figurative Her fear of failure was like a heavy restriction holding her back from pursuing her dreams.

Grammatical Forms of restriction

plural

restrictions

comparative

more restricted

superlative

most restricted

present tense

restrict

future tense

will restrict

perfect tense

have restricted

continuous tense

is restricting

singular

restriction

positive degree

restricted

infinitive

to restrict

gerund

restricting

participle

restricted

Origin and Evolution of restriction

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'restriction' originated from the Latin word 'restrictio', which means to confine or limit.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'restriction' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to limiting or constraining something or someone.