constrictive

[ kuhn-strik-tiv ]

/ kənˈstrɪk tɪv /

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Origin of constrictive

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

non·con·stric·tive, adjectiveun·con·stric·tive, adjective

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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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If the Constrictive element be allowed to go further than giving necessary form to the Expansive element, it imprisons the latter.
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However, there remains a constrictive pain below the ribs, passing across the stomach with much thirst.
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She winced involuntarily as the spray tingled against her body and adhered with constrictive force.
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