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Added 9 October 2026

restriction

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ noun

Latin root: restrictiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about restriction at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A principle that limits the extent of something.
I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
An act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation).
The act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary).
the restriction of the infection to a focal area

Origin

From Middle English restriccioun, from Anglo-Norman restriction, Middle French restriction, and their source, Late Latin restrictiō, from Latin restringō. Morphologically restrict + -ion.

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