restricted-range
|re-strict-ed-range|
B2
/rɪˈstrɪktɪd reɪndʒ/
limited scope
Etymology
Etymology Information
'restricted' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'restringere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'stringere' meant 'to bind.' 'Range' comes from Old French 'renc,' meaning 'row or line.'
Historical Evolution
'restricted' changed from the Latin word 'restringere' and eventually became the modern English word 'restricted.' 'Range' evolved from Old French 'renc' to the modern English 'range.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'restricted' meant 'to bind back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'limited.' 'Range' originally meant 'row or line,' but now refers to 'scope or extent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
