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constrictive

[ kuh n-strik-tiv ]
/ kənˈstrɪk tɪv /
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adjective

constricting; tending to constrict.
pertaining to constriction.

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Nearby words

  1. constrained,
  2. constraint,
  3. constrict,
  4. constriction,
  5. constriction ring,
  6. constrictive pericarditis,
  7. constrictor,
  8. constringe,
  9. constringence,
  10. constringent

Origin of constrictive

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin constrīctīvus, equivalent to constrīct(us) (see constrict) + -īvus -ive
Related formsnon·con·stric·tive, adjectiveun·con·stric·tive, adjective
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Word Origin and History for constrictive

constrictive

adj.

c.1400, from Late Latin constrictivus, from Latin constrictus (see constrict).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper