constrictive

[ kuhn-strik-tiv ]

adjective

1. constricting; tending to constrict.
2. pertaining to constriction.

Other Words From

• noncon·strictive adjective
• uncon·strictive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of constrictive¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin constrīctīvus, equivalent to constrīct ( us ) ( constrict ) + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

At the root of the problem is Dad’s inability to escape constrictive and outdated ideas about gender.

From Nautilus

Soon, the gentle butler is back in his usual garb, a suit and tie covering a constrictive corset that hides his breasts.

From The Daily Beast

If the Constrictive element be allowed to go further than giving necessary form to the Expansive element, it imprisons the latter.

From Project Gutenberg

However, there remains a constrictive pain below the ribs, passing across the stomach with much thirst.

From Project Gutenberg

She winced involuntarily as the spray tingled against her body and adhered with constrictive force.

From Project Gutenberg