Synonyms of restricted
: subject or subjected to restriction: such as
a
: not general : limited
The decision had a restricted effect.
A restricted number of students are allowed in the class.
b
: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others
a restricted country club
restricted beach access
c
: not intended for general circulation or release
a restricted document
restricted information
restrictedly adverb

restricted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of restrict

Examples of restricted in a Sentence

Adjective He is on a severely restricted diet. You have entered a restricted area.
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Adjective
Miami shot 14 of 25 within the restricted area in the first half before finishing 26 of 43 at the rim. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 These interactions, combined with the restricted space inside the channel, help determine which ions can pass through more easily. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 Castro and Mendoza were placed in restricted housing after the incident, which will be investigated by the SAC Investigative Services Unit and Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, CDCR reported. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The money was moved into a restricted account in Qatar intended to ensure that Iran could only spend the funds on humanitarian goods. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restricted

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of restricted was circa 1550

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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

restricted

adjective
re·​strict·​ed
: being or placed under limits or restrictions
a restricted outlook
a restricted area

Legal Definition

restricted

adjective
re·​strict·​ed
: subject or subjected to restriction
a restricted area
restricted use
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