restricted
UK: rɪˈstrɪktɪd | US: rɪˈstrɪktɪd
adj. limited or controlled by rules or laws
adj. not allowed to be accessed or used by everyone
vt. (past tense of restrict) to limit or control something
restricted = re<back> + strict<tight> + ed<adjective suffix>
- re: From Latin re-, meaning "back" or "again."
- strict: From Latin strictus (past participle of stringere), meaning "tight" or "severe."
- ed: A suffix forming past participles or adjectives.
Etymology Origin:
The word restricted originates from Latin restringere ("to bind back"), combining re- (indicating reversal or restraint) and stringere ("to tighten"). Over time, strictus evolved into English strict, and the addition of re- and -ed created restricted, conveying the idea of being tightly controlled or limited.
Access to the laboratory is restricted to authorized personnel.
The government restricted the sale of certain medications.
Her diet is restricted due to health concerns.
The report contains restricted information.
The artist felt restricted by the guidelines of the project.