constrictive

[kuh n-strik-tiv]

adjective

constricting; tending to constrict.
pertaining to constriction.

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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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Examples from the Web for constrictive

Contemporary Examples of constrictive

Soon, the gentle butler is back in his usual garb, a suit and tie covering a constrictive corset that hides his breasts.
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Tricia Romano
January 17, 2012

Historical Examples of constrictive

However, there remains a constrictive pain below the ribs, passing across the stomach with much thirst.
New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers
Various
If the Constrictive element be allowed to go further than giving necessary form to the Expansive element, it imprisons the latter.
The Law and the Word
Thomas Troward
She winced involuntarily as the spray tingled against her body and adhered with constrictive force.
Tangle Hold
F. L. Wallace

Word Origin and History for constrictive

adj.

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

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