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Restrictiveness

Definition:

Restrictiveness refers to the quality or state of being restrictive, or the level of limitation or constraint imposed on something.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: restrictiveness

Senses:

1. Quality of being restrictive:

Example: The restrictiveness of the regulations made it difficult for small businesses to operate effectively.

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2. Level of limitation:

Example: The restrictiveness of the diet plan made it challenging for her to enjoy social gatherings.

3. Degree of constraint imposed:

Example: The restrictiveness of the security measures ensured a safe environment for the employees.

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4. Tendency to impose restrictions:

Example: His restrictiveness as a manager stifled creativity and innovation within the team.

5. Linguistics - Grammatical feature:

Example: The strict word order in English is an instance of the language's restrictiveness.

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