'constrictive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'constrictivus,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'stringere' meant 'to bind or draw tight.'

'constrictivus' transformed into the French word 'constrictif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'constrictive' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to bind or draw tight,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tending to constrict or cause constriction.'