Stricture

Pronunciation: /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

Definitions of stricture

noun a remark or criticism

Example Sentences

A1 She found it difficult to understand the strictures of the new workplace rules.

A2 The teacher imposed strictures on the students' behavior during the field trip.

B1 The company faced financial difficulties due to the strictures of the market regulations.

B2 The government imposed strictures on the media, limiting freedom of speech.

C1 The artist refused to conform to the strictures of traditional painting techniques.

C2 The novel was criticized for its strictures on societal norms and values.

Examples of stricture in a Sentence

formal The medical report noted a stricture in the patient's esophagus.

informal I heard there's a strict stricture on the new dress code at work.

slang Man, there's such a tight stricture on how late we can stay out on weekends.

figurative The government's stricture on free speech is concerning for civil liberties.

Grammatical Forms of stricture

• past tense: strictured
• plural: strictures
• comparative: more stricture
• superlative: most stricture
• present tense: strictures
• future tense: will stricture
• perfect tense: have strictured
• continuous tense: is stricturing
• singular: stricture
• positive degree: strict
• infinitive: to stricture
• gerund: stricturing
• participle: stricturing

Origin and Evolution of stricture

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'stricture' originated from the Latin word 'strictura', which means a tightening or constriction.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stricture' has evolved to also mean a critical remark or comment, in addition to its original meaning of a physical tightness or constriction.