restrictive

Re*strict"ive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. restrictif.] 1. Serving or tending to restrict; limiting; as, a restrictive particle; restrictive laws of trade. 2. Astringent or styptic in effect. [Obs.] Wiseman. -- Re*strict"ive*ly, adv. -- Re*strict"ive*ness, n.

restrictive - Similar Words

retractive astrictive restrive restrict retroactive retributive restriction restorative rescriptive preteritive