restrictive objects
[rɪˈstrɪktɪv ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: restrictive objects
objetos restritivos
1. In grammar, noun phrases that provide essential information to identify or limit the referent of a noun, typically not set off by commas in writing
In the sentence 'The car that I bought last year is red,' the phrase 'that I bought last year' is a restrictive object
Na frase 'O carro que comprei no ano passado é vermelho', a frase 'que comprei no ano passado' é um objeto restritivo
2. Physical items or constraints that limit, confine, or control the movement or use of something
The restrictive objects around the construction site prevented unauthorized access
Os objetos restritivos ao redor do canteiro de obras impediram o acesso não autorizado
3. In legal or contractual contexts, items or provisions that impose limitations or conditions
The contract contained several restrictive objects that limited the company's operational freedom
O contrato continha vários objetos restritivos que limitavam a liberdade operacional da empresa
The term 'restrictive objects' is primarily used in academic grammar instruction and legal documentation in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in English language teaching materials and legal contracts. The concept is essential for understanding English grammar rules, particularly regarding punctuation and meaning clarification in complex sentences.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put restrictive objects in place
impose restrictive objects on
remove restrictive objects from
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