What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Restrictive vs Restriction - What's the difference?

restrictive | restriction |

As an adjective restrictive

is confining, limiting, containing with in defined bounds.

As a noun restriction is

the act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

restrictive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • confining, limiting, containing with in defined bounds.

    • restriction

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
  • A regulation or limitation that restricts.

    • Derived terms

    * restriction enzyme