restricted

[ ri-strik-tid ]

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. Compare classification ( def 5 ).
3. limited to or admitting only members of a particular group or class:

   a restricted neighborhood; a restricted hotel.

restricted

/ 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

Derived Forms

• reˈstrictedly, adverb
• reˈstrictedness, noun

Other Words From

• re·stricted·ly adverb
• re·stricted·ness noun
• nonre·stricted adjective
• nonre·stricted·ly adverb
• self-re·stricted adjective
• unre·stricted adjective
• unre·stricted·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of restricted¹

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

Example Sentences

If such a lot is in a so-called high-opportunity area near jobs and good schools, developers won’t face a total unit cap and will be restricted only by what they can fit on the site given other limitations on height and density.

From Los Angeles Times

But there are concerns, the impact will still be felt by working people if firms decide to pass on costs through higher prices and if wage increases are restricted.

From BBC

Scrumming is one of few things that is restricted until adult rugby, with teams only allowed to push a maximum of 1.5 metres in school.

From BBC

“Despite being troubled by severe health issues in recent years that restricted him to performing in a wheelchair, Paul continued to entertain his fans around the world, racking up well over 100 shows since 2023,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

Before last week’s election, voters in six states had either enshrined abortion rights in their state constitutions or defeated ballot measures that would have restricted them.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• barred
• blocked
• closed
• confined
• controlled
• defined
• deprived
• prescribed
• reduced
• restrained
• secured
• shortened
• tethered