restricted

[ ri-strik-tid ]
/ rɪˈstrɪk tɪd /
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adjective

confined; limited.
(of information, a document, etc.)
  1. bearing the classification restricted, usually the lowest level of classified information.
  2. limited to persons authorized to use information, documents, etc., so classified.Compare classification(def 5).
limited to or admitting only members of a particular group or class: a restricted neighborhood; a restricted hotel.

Origin of restricted

First recorded in 1820–30; restrict + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM restricted

Words nearby restricted

restraining order, restraint, restraint of trade, restraint order, restrict, restricted, restricted class, restricted code, restricted stock, restricted users group, restriction

Definition for restricted (2 of 2)

restrict
[ ri-strikt ]
/ rɪˈstrɪkt /

verb (used with object)

to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity.

Origin of restrict

1525–35; < Latin restrictus drawn back, tightened, bound, reserved, orig. past participle of restringere to restrain, equivalent to re- re- + strictus strict

OTHER WORDS FROM restrict

Words related to restricted

prescribed, controlled, deprived, restrained, closed, confined, reduced, defined, secured, barred, blocked, tethered, surrounded, bound, cramped, frustrated, prevented, bounded, fastened, modified

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British Dictionary definitions for restricted (1 of 2)

restricted
/ (rɪˈstrɪktɪd) /

adjective

limited or confined
not accessible to the general public or (esp US) out of bounds to military personnel
British denoting or in a zone in which a speed limit or waiting restrictions for vehicles apply

Derived forms of restricted

restrictedly, adverb restrictedness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for restricted (2 of 2)

restrict
/ (rɪˈstrɪkt) /

verb

(often foll by to) to confine or keep within certain often specified limits or selected bounds to restrict one's drinking to the evening

Word Origin for restrict

C16: from Latin rēstrictus bound up, from rēstringere; see restrain