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restrictive vs restrict

restrict vs restrictive

restrictive is an adjective but restrict is not an adjective.

restrictive is not a verb while restrict is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restrictive No Yes No No
restrict No No Yes No
restrictive (adjective) restrict (adjective)
serving to restrict
(of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports
restrictive (verb) restrict (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
place restrictions on
place under restrictions; limit access to by law
prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed
Difference between restrictive and restrict

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