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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescostrittivo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ko.stritˈti.vo
"Provava una sensazione costrittiva al petto."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Tending to narrow, compress, or draw together parts of a body or structure.
"The snake's constrictive grip subdued its prey within seconds." - 2
Imposing severe limits, restrictions, or a sense of confinement.
"He felt suffocated by the constrictive social conventions of the small town."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'constringere' (to bind together, draw tight), composed of 'com-' (together) and 'stringere' (to draw tight). Entered English in the early 17th century via medieval and Renaissance scientific and medical terminology to describe actions or devices that narrow or squeeze.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Constrictive" is said worldwide
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constrictif
Transliteration: kɔ̃s.tʁik.tif
"Le vêtement avait une coupe trop constrictive."
einschnürend
Transliteration: ˈaɪ̯nˌʃnyːʁənt
"Er trug einen einschnürenden Kragen."
costrittivo
Transliteration: ko.stritˈti.vo
"Provava una sensazione costrittiva al petto."
constrictivo
Transliteration: kons.tɾikˈti.βo
"El vendaje ejerce una presión constrictiva."
constritivo
Transliteration: kõs.tɾiˈtʃi.vu
"A medida teve um caráter constritivo para a economia."
संकुचित करने वाला
Transliteration: sankuchit karne wala
"यह नियम बहुत संकुचित करने वाला है।"
收缩的
Transliteration: shōusuō de
"这种服装有一种收缩的感觉。"
수축성의
Transliteration: suchukseong-ui
"그는 수축성의 옷을 입고 있었다."
収縮性の
Transliteration: shūshukusei no
"締め付けるような衣服は避けたほうがいい。"
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