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Synonyms

restricted

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

adjective

  1. confined; limited.

  2. (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.

  3. limited to or admitting only members of a particular group or class.

    a restricted neighborhood; a restricted hotel.
restricted British  
/ rɪˈstrɪktɪd /

adjective

  1. limited or confined

  2. not accessible to the general public or ( esp US ) out of bounds to military personnel

  3. denoting or in a zone in which a speed limit or waiting restrictions for vehicles apply

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Other Word Forms

  • nonrestricted adjective
  • nonrestrictedly adverb
  • restrictedly adverb
  • restrictedness noun
  • self-restricted adjective
  • unrestricted adjective
  • unrestrictedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of restricted

First recorded in 1820–30; restrict + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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In the case of SpaceX, this flipping strategy may not be restricted to well-connected hedge funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Defence lawyer Zoe Konstantopoulou appealed for the proceedings to be filmed as access for families had been restricted.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted, with persistent attacks continuing to disrupt the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

On Tuesday, the Italian and U.K. governments reportedly restricted US. warplanes from landing in their military bases.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Already they have restricted access to the walkways atop the ramparts.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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