Definition of RESTRICTION

restriction

Plural: restrictions

Noun

  • 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"
  • The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
  • A regulation or limitation that restricts.
  • The mechanism by which a cell degrades foreign DNA material.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 13

restriction: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
restriction: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
restriction: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

restriction: valid Words With Friends Word